Job Description

LOCATION = Greensboro, NC OR Hoffman Estates, IL

About Topsail Re:

Topsail Re is a privately-held reinsurer domiciled in the Cayman Islands with affiliated offices in Greensboro, NC and Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Our strategy is to be disciplined and patiently develop long-term profitable relationships with companies that are like minded. Topsail Re seeks out business partners that fit our long-term view of underwriting and in turn create a true value proposition for all parties .

Benefits:

Topsail Re Underwriters LLC is proud to offer the following benefits: medical insurance (generously covering a large portion of the premium for employees and their families), comprehensive dental and vision insurance, long-term disability insurance and group-term life insurance, substantial employer-funded contributions for health savings accounts (HSAs), employer-matching contributions for 401(k) plan, and paid time off (PTO).

Salary Range: $130,000 to $180,00 per year (based on experience and qualifications)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Assistant General Counsel to join our legal team. This role involves providing legal support to a growing reinsurer and reporting to the Chief Legal Officer. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on high-level legal strategy and collaboration. As a company with a small team, the right candidate for this role is willing to roll up their sleeves and work on a myriad of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reinsurance Contract Review: Support underwriting team with detailed analysis of reinsurance agreements.
• Corporate Contract Review: Negotiate, evaluate and/or draft contracts (including investment-related agreements, banking structures, vendor agreements, real estate contracts, and confidentiality agreements) to assist departments across the company.
• Corporate Advice and Strategy: Provide guidance to various departments, including Human Resources, IT, and Operations, on different legal matters.
• Corporate Governance: Assist in corporate governance and risk management activities.

Qualifications:

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience in reinsurance with a law firm and/or as in-house counsel.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of reinsurance law and familiarity with common market practices.
• Ability to negotiate and draft complex reinsurance agreements and related contracts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and explaining why they are suitable for this position. Please apply via LinkedIn.

Topsail Re is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Application Deadline: June 25, 2025

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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