Underwriting Counsel, Westfield Specialty

• Provide thoughtful and timely legal counsel to business partners in support of strategic and tactical business initiatives
• Support underwriting team in the review, development, and drafting of clear and accurate policy language
• Assist in the preparation and review of supporting insurance product documentation, including but not limited to comparisons, explanatory memorandums, ancillary agreements, marketing materials, and warranties
• Research and review legal/regulatory issues impacting or potentially impacting all specialty lines of business
• Consult and provide interpretation on language development and analysis
• Identify and mitigate risk to Company by finding legally compliant solutions to business issues
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with management and internal business clients, agents, outside counsel and Company partners
• Support regulatory and state filings group as needed
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Admitted to practice law in at least one state in the United States with a JD from an accredited law school
• 1-3+ years of legal experience in either a law firm or in-house legal department, preferably in insurance
• Experience and/or knowledge of commercial/specialty insurance products is a plus
• Superior research, writing, and communication skills
• Strong initiative and work ethic
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization
• Strong intellectual curiosity and desire to learn and develop
• Ability to work onsite in office a minimum of 4 days a week

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Insurance, Litigation