Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

As the leader and creator of the secondary market for life insurance, Coventry invests in insurance-based assets. For more than 20 years, we have been the life settlement market leader, driving the industry forward and expanding opportunities for life insurance policyowners. To date, we have delivered more than $4.5 billion to policyowners who no longer have a need for their policies.

The continued success of our company is the result of the hard work and dedication of our employees, and the continued pursuit of top candidates. We know that without the best team, we cannot be the best firm. Our organization is built on strong values designed to foster leadership and reward success. We’re proud of the fact that more than 80% of our management team were promoted from within, and we strive to provide an environment supportive of career progression.

About the role :

We are looking for a high performer who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment. Counsel will be a highly qualified, business-oriented attorney with experience in several of the following : contract drafting, negotiation, transactional work, and insurance regulatory and compliance support.

Requirements

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE :

• J.D. degree and membership in at least one U.S. state bar (PA preferable).
• Not less than 3-5 years experience as a practicing corporate lawyer, including at a law firm and / or in-house.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills. Flexibility when managing timelines, deadlines and multiple projects at one time, with meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Demonstration of a high degree of competence and sophisticated business judgment and legal acumen.
• Experience with insurance regulatory matters, privacy and data protection laws, counseling financial services companies and drafting complex contracts is helpful but not required.
• Capable of quickly identifying and resolving issues, including balancing legal and business risks and giving clear and concise advice.

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Benefits

COMPENSATION, INCENTIVES & BENEFITS

Coventry is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. © 2022 Coventry, LLC. All rights reserved.