Posted:
12/1/2025, 8:09:33 PM
Location(s):
New Jersey, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Legal & Compliance
MSIG USA continues to grow!
Company Overview:
MSIG USA is the US-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s top P&C carriers and a global Class 15 insurer, with A+ ratings and a reach that spans 40+ countries and regions. Leveraging our 350-year heritage, MSIG USA brings the financial strength, expertise, and global footprint to offer commercial insurance solutions that address your business’s unique risks.
Summary/Job Purpose:
The Counsel is responsible for providing legal guidance and oversight for MSIG USA to ensure compliance with laws and regulations affecting US operation. The Counsel is the principal assistant to the head of the corporate legal department and is responsible for the administrative or legal affairs of the corporation that are delegated by the overseeing General Counsel.
Essential Functions:
Litigation and Legal Responsibilities
Assists the head of the corporate legal department with administrative or legal matters, including the planning, organizing and managing of work activities assigned to staff attorneys by the General Counsel
Handles complex legal matters with multiple stakeholders and provides sound solutions and strategies for resolution.
Manages and supervises a network of external legal counsel to provide litigation support and other legal services in a quality, cost effective manner.
Responds to subpoenas and coordinates various discovery requests in connection with any litigation.
Collaborates with management to devise efficient defense strategies.
Compliance and Regulatory
Ensures company is in compliance with all legal and regulatory matters affecting US operation.
Applies effective risk management techniques and offers proactive advice on possible legal issues.
Contract Review
Prepares, reviews and negotiates company contracts, requests for proposals and other legal documents
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience Required:
Diploma/Degree & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree and Law Degree from accredited US University required. Active license to practice law is required.
10+ year’s legal experience, preferably in a Law Firm or corporate legal department.
5+ years’ experience in a property/casualty insurance environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent negotiation skills
It's an exciting time for our company and a great opportunity to join a financially sound and growing global insurance group!
It is the policy of MSIG USA to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MSIG USA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Website: https://msigusa.com/
Headquarter Location: Warren, New Jersey, United States
Employee Count: 501-1000
Year Founded: 1984
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Insurance