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Deputy General Counsel – Insurance & Regulatory Affairs

Deputy General Counsel – Insurance & Regulatory Affairs

Morae GlobalWorkFromHome, Western Cape, South Africa
18 days ago
Job description

Deputy General Counsel – Insurance & Regulatory Affairs (Contract 3-6 months)

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Morae Global Corporation seeks the best people to deliver top-quality solutions for our clients.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Legal Counsel – Insurance & Regulatory Affairs to lead legal and regulatory initiatives across our property & casualty, reinsurance, program business, surplus lines, and risk exchange structures.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Deputy General Counsel – Corporate Legal Affairs, providing enterprise-wide legal coverage and collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders to align legal strategies with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Legal Counsel & Risk Management

Provide expert legal advice on underwriting, claims handling, product development, and distribution strategies.

  • Guide legal considerations for both admitted and non‑admitted insurance markets, including E&S lines.
  • Structure and support reinsurance, risk exchange, and captive arrangements in compliance with applicable laws.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Strategy
  • Oversee regulatory compliance programs and ensure adherence to state and federal insurance laws.

  • Serve as the primary legal contact for state Departments of Insurance, including managing inquiries, filings, and examinations.
  • Advise on NAIC model laws and evolving regulatory trends impacting the insurance industry.
  • Enterprise Collaboration & Legal Alignment
  • Collaborate closely with underwriting, claims, compliance, and finance teams to ensure coordinated legal support.

  • Proactively identify legal and regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead and mentor a team of attorneys and compliance professionals focused on insurance and regulatory matters.

  • Foster a high‑performing, collaborative, and ethical legal culture.
  • Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Minimum 10 years of legal experience with a strong focus on insurance law, including :
  • Property & casualty insurance.

  • Reinsurance and captive structure.
  • E&S lines and surplus lines markets.
  • MGA and program business operation.
  • Deep familiarity with NAIC model regulations, state insurance regulatory environments, and insurance distribution channels.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage regulatory relationships and support enterprise compliance function.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
  • Contract Details

  • Full‑time : ~40 hours per week
  • Contract length : 3‑6 months minimum with potential for renewal
  • Work setup : Remote; must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior in‑house legal experience at an insurance carrier, MGA, or reinsurer.
  • Experience with multi‑state regulatory filings and licensing.
  • Strategic thinker with a strong business acumen and the ability to influence cross‑functional decision‑making.
  • About Morae Global

    Morae Global is a dynamic, high‑growth organization that provides an integrated suite of solutions to corporate law departments and law firms, and partners with leading software and services providers, both within and outside the legal industry. We are a young company but are made up of seasoned professionals in the legal industry, with a focus on building productive long‑term relationships with employees and clients in an environment where collaboration is encouraged, knowledge is shared freely, and diversity of thought, cultures, communities, and points of view is embraced. Our team has the vision to create an effective solution for any business problem and the experience to execute that vision.

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