About this role
A path for every ambition.
At HUB, we believe the best work happens when people are given real space to grow and then given the autonomy to exercise it. We power progress and protect ambition: for the clients who count on us, and equally for the people who make that possible every day.
We’re creative thinkers and determined doers, guided by values that show up in how we work together: with empathy, adaptability, accountability and a genuine commitment to one another’s success. We foster bold ideas, celebrate curiosity and share what we know. Because when people grow, the work they do grows with them.
Our purpose is deeply human: to help people navigate the world on their terms, at their speed, toward their future. We hold that same commitment to the people building careers here.
Whether you’re starting out or leveling up, you’ll find the resources to evolve, the support to take on more and a team ready to back you at every stage.
Your ambition has a home here.
ABOUT US
At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.
HUB is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.
Join our growing team! HUB is looking for a Senior Counsel – Commercial Transactions who will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day contractual legal needs of our HUB business units. This position will provide support to our national practice and focus on representing HUB in connection with a variety of contractual matters, including with insurance brokerage industry-related client engagement agreements, non-disclosure agreements, insurance carrier and partner agreements, and other commercial, vendor and client-facing agreements. This position is for a business friendly candidate that wants to collaborate on a range of template to complex contractual asks and may also focus on supporting our corporate initiatives including insurance and regulatory law practice with insurance research and other legal needs.
Responsibilities
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· Provide advice, negotiate, and draft insurance brokerage industry-related client engagement agreements, carrier and partner agreements and other commercial agreements governing vendor and client relationships in a manner consistent with business decisions, policies, legal guidelines and strategy.
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· Have significant involvement in contractual matters throughout the entire contract lifecycle, from formation to termination.
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· Assist as needed in insurance and regulatory matters for the US legal practice.
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· Manage multiple contracts and projects in a deadline driven, fast paced environment.
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· Work with a wide range of internal clients including senior executives.
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· Engage in and drive projects and initiatives in AI at the departmental and at the corporate enterprise level.
Requirements
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· Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required, as well as being a member of a State Bar in good standing.
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· Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in a commercial contracts role in house at a mid or large sized company or at a law firm resulting in a proven record of professional excellence and achievement.
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· Experience in the insurance brokerage industry strongly preferred.
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· Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of contracts with clients, vendors and other third parties.
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· Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills working independently or within a team environment is required.
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· Experience working effectively within a team-oriented collaborative organization.
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· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, required; AI, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint competence is preferred.
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· Demonstrated record of providing substantive/technical legal advice and support to clients.
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· Strong project management skills, including ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively to completion.
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· Positive client-service attitude.
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· Detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills.
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· Exercises good judgment.
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· Ability to issue spot and summarize key points succinctly.
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· Ability to be flexible and adaptive.
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JOIN OUR TEAM
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Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service.
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