Vice President, Associate General Counsel Greater Pembroke Parish, Bermuda Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Associate General Counsel to join their legal team. The successful candidate will be the primary legal advisor for the company's (re)insurance operations in Bermuda, providing strategic counsel on a wide range of corporate, regulatory, governance, underwriting, transactional, and operational matters. This role involves ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, as well as supporting board and committee governance activities. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent law degree, be a qualified lawyer, and have significant post-qualification legal experience, preferably in the insurance, reinsurance, financial services, or corporate sectors. Key responsibilities for this position include providing practical, risk-based legal advice, supporting strategic initiatives and transactions, and managing external legal resources. The role also requires the ability to identify legal risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with Bermuda regulatory requirements. The candidate should have strong knowledge of P&C (re)insurance, corporate governance, and regulatory matters, with experience in life reinsurance being a plus. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced global environment. The role demands a professional with strong stakeholder management, communication skills, and a commitment to ethical conduct and regulatory compliance.

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