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Locations
NY - Valhalla
Job ID
30328

Description and Requirements

General Description: Support USI’s strategic growth initiatives by working with business units to develop insurance programs, products, and contractual relationships. Draft and negotiate contracts with third parties. Focus on ongoing technological innovations. Ensure execution and improvement of USI’s ethical and corporate compliance programs in a changing risk environment. This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel for Risk Management and engages with corporate leadership.  

Responsibilities: 
  • Work with USI teams developing proprietary technology and processes to ensure intellectual property protection. Includes leadership, other departments, and outside counsel as needed. 
  • Manage strategies to protect USI’s IP and proprietary information. Direct the data privacy program, investigate incidents, report breaches, and ensure compliance with USI data policies.
  • Manage USI’s compliance with all relevant laws and regulations for our business segments. Ensure the company follows state and federal laws and industry-specific regulations. 
  • Work with external stakeholders, regulators, and auditors to ensure the company meets compliance obligations and responds to regulatory inquiries and audits.
  • Stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations related to insurance and business operations. Advise management and staff on how these developments impact business operations.
  • Work with legal operations to handle aspects of the company’s Code of Trust. Includes performing internal investigations into alleged misconduct. 
  • Oversee conflict of interest policies, including reviewing policy content, updates and annual surveys.
  • Coordinate with insurance teams and leadership to develop new products and programs. Includes proprietary policy forms and captive insurance programs. 
  • Assist in creating tools and training for legal, sales, and other teams. Improve understanding of related legal and compliance issues. 
  • Manage the contract process for new business relationships. 
  • Review and draft contracts with vendors and third parties. 
  • Stay informed on knowledge related to the job function. Participate in industry workshops, review publications. Satisfy CLE obligations and study autonomously.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • 7-10 years of experience including experience representing insurance brokers in an in-house or outside counsel capacity.
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required. Member to at least one State Bar.
  • Experience related to compliance and risk management in the insurance brokerage industry.
  • Exceptional understanding of the insurance industry and the relevant laws and regulations. 
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Experience working with matter management platforms preferred.
  • Must be extremely detail oriented with a focus on accuracy. 
  • Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. 

Why USI?
With approximately $3 billion in revenue and over 10,500 associates across approximately 200 offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. At USI, we have created one of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry. We invest heavily in our associates, and we take pride in celebrating their growth and success through our one-of-a-kind employee reward and recognition programs. 

Unrivaled Resources and Support
What truly distinguishes USI as a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm is the USI ONE Advantage®, a game-changing value proposition that delivers to clients a robust set of risk management and benefit solutions with bottom-line financial impact. USI ONE® represents Omni, Network, Enterprise—the three key elements that set USI apart from the competition. Through USI ONE, we develop strategic, timely, and effective risk management and benefit programs in terms that are easy to understand, and we demonstrate how the solutions can have a positive economic impact.

Industry-Leading Programs, Rewards, and Recognition 
In addition to competitive pay, incentives, and benefits, USI recognizes associates through our Summit Awards program, rewarding excellence in those who build our brand each day. USI offers employee programs that recognize outstanding achievement and help our associates lead healthy, productive lives. We turn care into action with our award-winning wellness program, college scholarships for associates' children, and financial help in times of need. 

Deep Community Engagement
We are committed to giving back to our local communities and supporting a culture of environmental sustainability. From sharing our time, talent, and resources to support local non-profit organizations, animal shelters, and environmental beautification and restoration projects – to partnering with eco-conscious vendors and taking steps to reduce our own environmental footprint – we’re working together as ONE to build a better future.

Committed to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
Our award-winning I’m With U diversity and inclusion program educates our associates to help them better understand and serve our clients, prospects, fellow team members, and local communities through curated education and training resources, employee support programs, and community outreach initiatives to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.


Nationally Recognized as a Top Insurance Employer

  • Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers eight consecutive years (2018-2025).
  • Named to Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance six years in a row (2020-2025).
  • Named to Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list for the last two years (2024-2025). 
  • Certified as a Great Place To Work two years in a row (2024-2025).

Visit our Awards and Accolades page for a complete list of our latest industry awards and recognitions!



USI is proud to offer a full-suite of benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings account, short and long-term disability, company- and employee-paid life insurance as well as other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time away program including paid time off (PTO), fully paid time for employee disability leave, paid parental leave and holiday time.


Salary Range: $220,000- $235,000 

This is a bonus-eligible position with a target incentive of 25%