Bernard Nickels & Associates
Job Title: AVP, Product Development Attorney
Type: Permanent (Perm)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: NYC, Jersey City, NJ, Hartford, CT, Boston, MA, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL
Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 per year (flexible, depends on location)
Position Summary Mid-level attorney to work with the Enterprise Product Development team within Corporate Underwriting Services (CUS).
Job Responsibilities
Review, draft and create insurance coverage forms for multiple business units and coverage lines, with emphasis on commercial property, inland marine and commercial auto as well as other standard P&C lines.
Communicate and collaborate with Underwriters, Managers, Claim Attorneys, Compliance and the Corporate Legal department to ensure products remain competitive while protecting their profitability.
Help business units identify and prioritize product development needs.
Remain apprised of and monitor U.S. case law, regulations, legal trends and emerging issues affecting insurance coverage.
Qualifications
JD from an accredited law school and law license in good standing in at least one state in the U.S.
2-5 years of insurance contract drafting and insurance industry experience.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Thorough understanding of insurance contract language and legal precedent.
Prior experience with commercial property, inland marine or commercial auto lines of business highly preferred.
Ability to manage projects from concept to fruition with minimal oversight.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to review and assess the impact of legal decisions and court cases on insurance contract language.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range: $150,000 – $180,000 per year.
Comprehensive benefits package includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; competitive 401(k) with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days for Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long‑Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement; Backup Child and Elder Care; and more.
Short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation may be offered at the discretion of the company.
Additional Information Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Insurance
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Type: Permanent (Perm)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: NYC, Jersey City, NJ, Hartford, CT, Boston, MA, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL
Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 per year (flexible, depends on location)
Position Summary Mid-level attorney to work with the Enterprise Product Development team within Corporate Underwriting Services (CUS).
Job Responsibilities
Review, draft and create insurance coverage forms for multiple business units and coverage lines, with emphasis on commercial property, inland marine and commercial auto as well as other standard P&C lines.
Communicate and collaborate with Underwriters, Managers, Claim Attorneys, Compliance and the Corporate Legal department to ensure products remain competitive while protecting their profitability.
Help business units identify and prioritize product development needs.
Remain apprised of and monitor U.S. case law, regulations, legal trends and emerging issues affecting insurance coverage.
Qualifications
JD from an accredited law school and law license in good standing in at least one state in the U.S.
2-5 years of insurance contract drafting and insurance industry experience.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Thorough understanding of insurance contract language and legal precedent.
Prior experience with commercial property, inland marine or commercial auto lines of business highly preferred.
Ability to manage projects from concept to fruition with minimal oversight.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to review and assess the impact of legal decisions and court cases on insurance contract language.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range: $150,000 – $180,000 per year.
Comprehensive benefits package includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; competitive 401(k) with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days for Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long‑Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement; Backup Child and Elder Care; and more.
Short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation may be offered at the discretion of the company.
Additional Information Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Insurance
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