VP, Assistant General Counsel, Global Markets Legal & Compliance Group

Take the next step in your career with us.

Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.

Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the legal, regulatory and compliance affairs of the Allied World Lloyd’s Syndicate 2232 platform and its related entities.
• Oversee relevant UK-based legal and compliance staff members in relation to Lloyd’s matters.
• Manage the company secretarial function of the Lloyd’s related entities.
• Oversee all Lloyd’s insurance regulatory matters.
• Head up the Lloyd’s compliance function.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Serve as a Data Privacy Officer.
• Negotiate all Lloyd’s related contracts and other regional contracts as needed.
• Manage the Lloyd’s related legal budget.
• Maintain good relationships with outside counsel.
• Work effectively with counsel for the Allied World Europe platform (i.e., non-Lloyd’s) for regional consistency where possible and collaborate and assist with matters for such platform as needed.
• Work effectively with the Legal & Compliance Department globally to ensure global consistency where possible.
• Such other duties as assigned from time to time.

Experience:

• A senior attorney with at least eight years of total legal experience with a recognized law firm and/or in an insurance operation.
• Must be a qualified / licensed solicitor in England.
• Strong insurance and reinsurance background, with experience relating to Lloyd’s and European matters.
• Experience dealing with the FCA, PRA and Lloyd’s.
• Experience with board meetings and corporate secretarial matters.
• Knowledge of UK and EU laws and regulations and Lloyd’s principles and directives.
• Must be a team player and very collegial.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a busy environment.

Working at Allied World

Our team of over 1,650 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:

• Instant membership in the Allied World — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey
• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program
• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources

Global Presence

Headquartered in Bermuda, Allied World has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Manchester, Miami, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Switzerland and Toronto. We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients and distribution partners.

Our Business

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holding Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in a non-traditional ways.

Allied work is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religions or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.

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