The Baldwin Group

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Why MSI? We thrive on solving challenges. As a leading MGA, MSI combines deep underwriting expertise with insurer and reinsurer risk capacity to create specialized insurance solutions that empower distribution partners to meet customers’ unique needs. We have a passion for crafting solutions for the important risks facing individuals and businesses. We offer an expanding suite of products – from fully-digital embedded renters coverage to high-value homeowners insurance to sophisticated commercial coverages, such as cyber liability and habitational property – delivered through agents, brokers, wholesalers and other brand partners. Our partners and customers count on us to deliver exceptional service through a dedicated team that makes rapid resolutions a priority. We simplify the insurance experience through our advanced technology platform that supports every phase of the policy lifecycle. Bring on your challenges and let us show you how we build insurance better. MSI is seeking an Assistant/Associate General Counsel to provide legal and contractual support across our commercial and personal lines insurance operations. This role will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts, advising on regulatory and compliance matters for admitted and non-admitted products, and supporting the development of new insurance offerings. The Associate General Counsel will also provide product legal support, ensure compliance with state statutes and regulations, and advise leadership on corporate governance and strategic initiatives. Principal Responsibilities: • Provide general contractual support for commercial operations. • Provide support for regulatory, and compliance research and recommendations for commercial and personal lines of insurance for both admitted and non-admitted products. • Draft, review, interpret, and negotiate a variety of contracts related to different MSI business segments and operations, including but not limited to, confidentiality agreements, program administrator agreements, producer agreements, vendor agreements, claims administration agreements, insurance carrier appointments, and other insurance-related documents and agreements. • Assist in the development and maintenance of MSI contract templates and forms. • Provide legal support and assess risks in connection with company strategic initiatives, including but not limited to, the development of new admitted and non-admitted insurance products. • Provide support for regulatory, and compliance research and recommendations for commercial and personal lines of insurance for both admitted and non-admitted products. • Provide product legal support including, but not limited to, reviewing and revising policy forms, endorsements, disclosures and notices to adhere to state statutes and regulations as well as provide legal and regulatory advice with respect to any product related inquiries or department objections to product filings. • Advise leadership and management as to laws and regulations applicable to the various business segments. • Provide legal support in connection with regulatory and compliance matters that may arise, including but not limited to, responding to DOI and BBB consumer complaints, and assisting in the preparation and review of responses, materials and information to be produced in connection with internal or external audits, program reviews, data calls, or examinations. • Advise leadership and management as to laws and regulations applicable to the various business segments. • Advise business teams regarding general corporate governance matters, including compliance with company policies, standards, and procedures. Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities Requirements: • Juris Doctorate degree and licensed to practice law. • 5+ years of experience at a leading national law firm and/or public company in-house department with insurance-related experience. • Experience with the types of contracts listed above is required. • Experience with agency licensing and compliance is a plus, but not required. • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop shared objectives while influencing and persuading a broad range of individuals. • Must be able to make sound judgment calls to give leadership and the partnership team leverage to ensure the best path to success. • Exceptional problem-solving, organizational and analytical skills and demonstrated attention to detail that reflects well on the firm. • Demonstrates the organization’s core values, exuding behavior that is aligned with the firm’s culture. • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight/escalation, and to transition to team dynamics seamlessly. #LI-BM1 #LI-REMOTE Click here for some insight into our culture! The Baldwin Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate who applies on our career site. Any unsolicited resumes sent to The Baldwin Group, including unsolicited resumes sent via any source from an Agency, will not be considered and are not subject to any fees for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Baldwin Group (previously Baldwin Risk Partners) is a cohesive group of experts in business insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, and all areas of private and personal insurance. Since 2011, we’ve evolved from a local business into a national firm with a vast network of specializations serving two million clients across the country. At The Baldwin Group, we provide solutions so our clients can pursue what’s possible for themselves, their families, and their businesses. Whether renting a first apartment, opening a small business or taking a company public, we offer solutions to support clients at every step of their journey giving them peace of mind to pursue their purpose, passion, and dreams. We Protect the Possible. The Baldwin Group is an equal employment opportunity firm and strives to comply with all laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, marital status, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the firm are prohibited from engaging in this conduct.