Legal Counsel

Hiscox

. Provide day-to-day legal support to the US business unit .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in property and casualty insurance law, including policy wording, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and manage projects effectively while providing legal support to business units.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Property & Casualty Insurance ExperienceInsurance Policy WordingsRegulatory Approval ProcessesCommercial Contract NegotiationJD Required

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchDrafting Policy Form EndorsementsUnderstanding of Insurance Contract PrinciplesAdvising on Regulatory RequirementsDeveloping Policy Form Wordings

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsTime ManagementProject ManagementTeam CollaborationIndependent Work Capability

Certifications & Qualifications

Admittance to At Least One State

Industry Keywords

Liability InsuranceCyber InsuranceD&O InsuranceE&O InsuranceGL InsuranceInsurance Regulatory RequirementsConsumer ComplaintsFinancial ExaminationsMarket Conduct ExaminationsTerms of Business Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day legal support to the US business unit
Partner with business stakeholders across the organization
Coordinate with claims, operations, and underwriting to develop policy form wordings, including competitor market research
Draft policy form endorsements aligned with product intent while minimizing ambiguity
Partner with State Filings on form and endorsement submissions and address state regulator inquiries
Support product and wordings updates and redesign projects
Advise on regulatory and litigation trends relevant to product strategies
Draft and review insurance services and distribution agreements, including terms of business agreements
Support consumer complaints, financial and market conduct examinations, and regulator information requests
Advise business units on insurance regulatory requirements affecting distribution, licensing, marketing, and operations
Collaborate with legal, compliance, and other control functions on assigned projects
Conduct legal research

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of law firm or in-house insurance industry experience in the property & casualty space, preferably liability insurance
Understanding of property & casualty insurance products, including cyber, D&O, E&O & GL
Experience with insurance policy wordings, coverage, and regulatory approval processes
Commercial contract negotiation experience preferred
Strong understanding of insurance contract principles and regulatory requirements applicable to the industry
Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
Capable of working independently and/or as part of a team
JD required
Admittance to at least one state

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and bonus (based on personal & company performance)
401(k) with competitive company matching
Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)
Company paid group term life, short-term disability and long-term disability coverage
24 Paid time off days, 2 Hiscox Days, 10 paid holidays, and ability to purchase 5 PTO days
Paid parental leave
4 week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs
Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program
Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees’ mental health and wellbeing
Best-in-class health and wellness program
Dynamic, creative and values-driven culture
Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks