Deputy General Counsel - Corporate Governance

Core Specialty, through its subsidiary insurers, offers a diversified range of specialty insurance products for small to mid-sized companies. Our culture emphasizes a “bring-it-on” attitude, quick action with intent, problem solving with expertise, and personal accountability.

Core Specialty is looking for a Deputy General Counsel focused on corporate governance to directly support Core Specialty’s businesses to ensure the continued success of the organization and to build for the growth that is expected in the future. This Deputy General Counsel role is an exciting opportunity for a high performer with advanced, sophisticated skills and an entrepreneurial spirit to make meaningful, high-visibility impacts across the organization. An attorney who appreciates and prefers a collaborative, teamwork-oriented approach to the practice of law will be the ideal candidate for this position, which reports to the General Counsel of Core Specialty.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:

• Advise on corporate governance matters, including subsidiary management, board and committee materials, corporate policies, and internal approvals.
• Provide legal support for all corporate initiatives, including subsidiary formation and dissolution, intercompany merger activities, and other potential corporate restructurings.
• Manage and oversee outside counsel supporting corporate and transactional matters, with a focus on cost‑effective and practical legal solutions.
• Support enterprise compliance, ethics, and risk management initiatives by contributing to corporate policies, training, and internal controls, as appropriate.
• Provide support for preparation of corporate filings, including the annual proxy statement and related documentation, as applicable.
• Provide support for stockholder matters, including the Annual Stockholders Meeting and other similar initiatives.
• Advise boards and committees on fiduciary duties and other governance requirements and industry best practices and assist with designing and implementing appropriate management committee and subsidiary governance programs, as applicable.
• Provide legal guidance with respect to executive compensation matters.
• Provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice to corporate functions and business leaders, balancing commercial objectives with legal, regulatory, and contractual risk.
• Manage and oversee outside counsel supporting corporate and transactional matters, with a focus on cost‑effective and timely legal support.
• Track and monitor laws affecting corporate operations and advise on implementation.
• A desire to assist the General Counsel in all matters affecting the legal department.
  
  

Technical Knowledge and Understanding:

• A deep understanding of corporate governance matters, with an emphasis on Delaware law and regulation.
• An understanding of the corporate compliance needs of the business, with a balanced approach that weighs the costs of compliance.
• An understanding of the business of insurance and how the business is conducted is preferred but not required.
• A broad understanding of legal matters that affect Core Specialty, using subject matter experts to provide targeted advice.
  
  

Experience:

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school and active law license in good standing required.
• 10 years legal experience preferred.
• Previous experience in the financial services or insurance industry preferred but not required.
• Ability to lead in ways that mitigate risk to the company but also gives the business the flexibility to stretch and grow.
• Comfort with, or expertise in corporate governance matters.
• Management expertise that places priority on people first with a goal of supporting the department and the business.
  
  

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program