A reputable insurance institution is looking to add an Assistant General Counsel to its legal team in Chicago. The position will focus on public securities, finance and corporate governance matters. In this role you will be offered exposure to high-level legal experiences at a publicly traded organization, that will provide exciting and challenging work, with a path for professional growth opportunities in the insurance and financial sector.
Responsibilities include…
- Advising on public securities laws and trade policies
- Overseeing the preparation of SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8K, Forms 3, 4, and 5, and Proxy and public filings
- Drafting and negotiating agreements, while partnering on complex transactional matters
- Managing and building client relationships to ensure client satisfaction
- Frequently working with the board of directors to meet corporate governance standards and benchmarks
- Researching new market trends and providing any necessary regulatory updates as needed
Qualifications include…
- 5+ years of legal experience as in-house counsel or within a top tier law firm, working with publicly traded companies
- Direct working experience with securities laws ('33 and '34 Acts) and SEC regulations for public filings (10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements)
- Corporate governance and secretarial matters experience
- Commercial insurance law experience is a plus
- J.D. and admission to a state bar is required
Benefits…
- Competitive salary and an excellent bonus package
- Full Benefits (medical/dental/vision/401k)
- Growth potential
- Hybrid work setting
Please apply by clicking the link above for immediate consideration!