Associate Legal Counsel

Position Summary

The Associate Legal Counsel is responsible for negotiating and drafting agreements between Ryan entities and their trading partners, conducting legal research on contract terms and principles of contract interpretation and providing valuable insights to business leaders to support the resolution of various issues. The role involves building productive relationships, contributing to the resolution of legal matters, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations and the Company’s market security protocols. Associate Legal Counsel will apply company policies and procedures to agreements with trading partners, collaborate with experienced team professionals, and continuously develop expertise in the field of open brokerage and binding authority agreements, including Delegated Underwriting Authority agreements with Lloyd’s of London.

What will your job entail?

Job Responsibilities:

• Negotiate and draft agreements and amendments, and other legal documents.
• Offer accurate and timely legal advice to executives on various topics relating to agreements between Ryan entities and their trading partners.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s market security protocols.
• Provide advice to business units on contract terms.
• Research and evaluate risk factors related to business decisions and operations.
• Apply effective risk management techniques and proactively advise on potential legal issues.
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties.
• Handle complex matters involving multiple stakeholders and forces.

Work Experience and Education:

· Law degree with 2 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience · License to practice law in at least one state.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

How We Support Our Teammates 

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $102,400.00 - $128,000.00 annually.

The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/. 

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at [email protected] 

The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.