What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Counsel – Personal Lines & Travel Insurance position at Oliver James?
VP, Travel Insurance Counsel
Our client, a leading global P&C insurance carrier, is seeking an experienced attorney to support its Travel Insurance & Accident/Health business. This is a highly business-facing role partnering with underwriting, product, compliance, operations, and executive leadership to provide practical legal and regulatory advice across a specialized insurance portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with the business and serving as the primary legal advisor for a niche line of insurance.
Role & Responsibilities
Join a leading global insurer as the dedicated legal advisor for its Travel Insurance business. This is a high-visibility role offering direct partnership with business leaders, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to become the go-to legal expert for a growing specialty line.
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Our client, a leading global P&C insurance carrier, is seeking an experienced attorney to support its Travel Insurance & Accident/Health business. This is a highly business-facing role partnering with underwriting, product, compliance, operations, and executive leadership to provide practical legal and regulatory advice across a specialized insurance portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with the business and serving as the primary legal advisor for a niche line of insurance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead legal advisor to the Travel Insurance business.
- Advise on insurance regulatory, compliance, and Department of Insurance matters.
- Partner with underwriting, product, operations, and business leadership.
- Review and support travel insurance products throughout their lifecycle.
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance on strategic initiatives.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in good standing.
- Travel insurance and/or personal lines legal experience in-house (e.g., regulatory, product, etc.)
- Base Salary: Up to $260-270k
- Bonus: 20% Target
- Equity: eligibility
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO
- Jersey City, NYC, or Hartford
- Hybrid (3 days/week in office)
- 1 day/week MUST BE IN New Jersey
Join a leading global insurer as the dedicated legal advisor for its Travel Insurance business. This is a high-visibility role offering direct partnership with business leaders, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to become the go-to legal expert for a growing specialty line.
Apply Now
Salary : $260,000 - $270,000