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Deputy General Counsel – ICI Mutual Insurance Company (Washington, DC)
ICI Mutual Insurance Company — the leading provider of professional liability insurance and risk management services to the U.S. investment company industry — seeks a Deputy General Counsel to join its collegial, high-performing legal team in DC.
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Deputy GC plays a key role in delivering strategic and day-to-day legal support across the Company’s core operations. Key Responsibilities:
- Support the GC in managing insurance claims, coordinating with outside counsel, maintaining claims records, and overseeing reinsurer and auditor reviews
- Oversee corporate and risk retention group filings; draft and review contracts and governance materials; and prepare Board and Committee memoranda and minutes
- Lead the development of the Company’s publications and represent ICIM via conference presentations, panels, and the annual risk management conference
- Advise underwriters on coverage questions and emerging risks and assist with policy endorsements and bond riders
- Serve as EEOC Officer, represent legal on internal committees, and serve as the Company’s primary contact with industry associations (SFAA, NRRA)
Qualifications
- 15 years’ experience in U.S. securities laws involving investment management regulation and compliance
- Exposure to insurance law and/or reinsurance issues is ideal
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and collaborate effectively across departments
- Prior supervisory experience is a plus
Why Join ICI Mutual
Unique opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor within a stable, mission-driven organization that operates at the intersection of insurance, law, and the investment management industry. Position is open due to retirement. Highly varied portfolio of work, direct engagement with senior leadership, and the ability to make a visible impact in a collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment. Predictable hours and hybrid flexibility.