Senior Legal Counsel
axaxl
law

Wholesale Solutions

Job Description:

As Senior Legal Counsel for Wholesale Solutions, you'll provide trusted legal guidance to senior business leaders across our Excess & Surplus and Programs teams. You'll combine deep expertise in surplus lines insurance, policy drafting, and regulatory matters to deliver practical legal solutions that differentiate AXA XL in the market. Your work shapes the future of our Wholesale Solutions business in North America by advising underwriters, clients, and brokers on complex insurance matters and driving innovation through thoughtful legal counsel.

Daily Responsibilities:

Serve as trusted legal adviser to senior business unit leaders and executives by providing expert guidance on surplus lines insurance products, services, and industry practices across multiple business lines and disciplines � Support delegated authority arrangements by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating producer agreements, program administration agreements, and contingent commission agreements across all business lines � Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of insurance and non-insurance legal agreements, applying practical commercial solutions to complex contractual matters � Provide legal and technical expertise to the Wholesale Underwriting Team on policy forms and manuscript endorsements by reviewing existing and new products, analyzing policy language, and delivering timely advice focused on commercial outcomes � Drive product innovation by working closely with key stakeholders to support new insurance products, enhance existing offerings, and shape the AXA XL brand in the market � Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by engaging colleagues at all levels, encouraging creative problem-solving, and mentoring team members to develop their legal and business acumen

Job Requirements:

People Skills � Effective communicator � demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, presents complex legal guidance clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, and builds credibility through subject-matter expertise � Collaborative partner � works well across teams and seniority levels, negotiates effectively to reach practical solutions, and builds rapport with business partners through clarity and respect � Mentor and developer � demonstrates enthusiasm for helping colleagues learn and grow, shares knowledge generously, and creates an environment where others can develop their capabilities � Adaptable problem-solver � thrives in fast-paced environments, prioritizes competing tasks effectively under time pressure, and approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility Business Skills � Wholesale insurance expertise � possesses deep knowledge of surplus lines insurance, its products, services, and industry practices; understands multiple business lines and diverse disciplines within the surplus lines space � Delegated authority knowledge � demonstrates expertise in delegated authority arrangements, producer relationships, and program administration across various business models � Product development acumen � contributes to innovation by understanding market needs, identifying opportunities for product enhancement, and translating business objectives into practical legal solutions � Strategic thinking � proactively identifies risks and opportunities, facilitates discussions to resolve complex issues, and thinks creatively to support business growth Technical Skills � Insurance contract expertise � skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating insurance and non-insurance agreements with focus on policy language, coverage analysis, and commercial outcomes � Policy form and endorsement review � provides technical subject-matter expertise on policy forms and manuscript endorsements, analyzes competitor products, and delivers practical legal advice � Insurance law and regulatory knowledge � demonstrates expertise in insurance laws, regulations, and compliance requirements; applies this knowledge to coverage matters and policy development � Legal research and analysis � conducts thorough analysis of complex legal issues, applies precedent and regulatory guidance, and communicates findings clearly to support business decisions � Qualifications � holds a law degree from an accredited law school and is licensed to practice law in at least one state

Compensation:

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD $146,000 - $230,800.

Job Location(s):

677 Washington Blvd., STAMFORD, US, 06902

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