FAQs
What is the primary responsibility of the Sr. Counsel, Risk Control & International Solutions at CNA?
The primary responsibility of the Sr. Counsel is to serve as the strategic legal partner to CNA's Risk Control and International Solutions units, providing a full range of legal, regulatory, and transactional services while collaborating with business leaders to manage complex legal issues.
What types of legal services will I be expected to provide in this role?
In this role, you will provide services including advising on the delivery model and revenue treatment, drafting and negotiating legal agreements, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and supporting corporate governance and entity management.
What qualifications are necessary for this position?
A Juris Doctor degree and admission to the bar of at least one state are necessary, along with a minimum of ten years of relevant legal experience, preferably with in-house experience at a global insurance carrier supporting Risk Control and Multinational Business.
What are some specific duties related to CNA's Risk Control unit?
Specific duties include advising on regulatory compliance and litigation issues, drafting various legal agreements, maintaining knowledge of relevant legislative developments, and partnering with Risk Control professionals to improve legal deliverables.
How does this role support CNA's International Solutions unit?
This role supports International Solutions by providing proactive legal solutions regarding multinational regulatory compliance, collaborating with legal and business teams, and assisting with legal entity management and drafting insurance policy wordings.
What skills are emphasized for the Sr. Counsel position?
Key skills include advanced knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, project management proficiency, and a track record of collaboration and negotiation.
Is remote work an option for this position?
Yes, the position is noted as #LI-Remote, indicating that remote work is an option.
Will I be mentoring other team members in this position?
Yes, there is an opportunity to mentor other team members as needed.
What kind of experience is preferred for candidates applying to this position?
Prior in-house experience at a global insurance carrier, particularly in support of Risk Control and Multinational Business, is preferred for candidates applying for this position.
How will I stay informed about relevant legislative and regulatory developments?
You will be expected to maintain up-to-date knowledge on commercial insurance and specific legislative/regulatory developments and facilitate learning for business partners through training and communication materials.