Corporate Counsel, Securities & Strategic Transactions

Legal New York, New York

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SiriusPoint Ltd.

Corporate Counsel, Securities & Strategic Transactions

Hybrid-New York, New York

 

Who We Are

SiriusPoint Ltd. is a global insurer and re-insurer writing a worldwide portfolio of businesses including Accident & Health, Liability, Property and Specialty.

Bermuda-headquartered and listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: SPNT), we are looking at ways to grow intelligently, underwrite profitably and drive technology innovation in the insurance industry.

We challenge convention, disrupt the traditional way of doing things, and devise new and better solutions. We strive to be excellent in everything we do, and to continuously build knowledge and learn beyond our current skillsets.

Join Our Team

You will be our Corporate Counsel, Securities & Strategic Transactions and a key member of our legal department supporting the Group Corporate and Securities function. You will report to the Associate General Counsel, Securities & Corporate Governance.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

  • Assist with the drafting, preparation and filing of the proxy statement, periodic and current reports, maintenance of related forms and templates, and project and stakeholder management.
  • Prepare and file Section 16 reports and assist in administration of SiriusPoint’s insider trading policy and related procedures.
  • Support the execution of M&A, capital markets transactions and strategic partnerships, including due diligence, confidentiality memos and the set-up and maintenance of virtual data rooms.
  • Draft intercompany agreements and handle select subsidiary governance matters.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis.
  • Liaise with stock plan administrator and transfer agent to manage equity issuances, beneficial ownership records, and Rule 144 transfers.
  • Support the timely drafting and distribution of board and committee calendars, agendas, minutes, written consents and preparation of presentation materials and committee reports.
  • Support the preparation of sustainability reports and presentations in coordination with internal stakeholders, consultants and vendors.
  • Maintain key corporate documents in accordance with records retention guidelines.
  • Manage select strategic legal operations projects autonomously as needed.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential communications and records with a high level of discretion and diplomacy.
  • Be proactive and facilitate collaborative communication among internal and external stakeholders.
  • Occasional travel.

United behind common goals

At SiriusPoint we work as one team across our global business, and we unite that team behind common goals, understanding the positive impact we can all make at SiriusPoint. We aim to retain and attract great people, knowing they can achieve a rewarding and enriching career.

Our Purpose is to provide security and resilience in an uncertain world.

Our Vision is to be recognized as a best-in-class insurer and reinsurer utilizing deep risk capabilities to protect our customers. Blending our talent, expertise and data to provide intelligent risk solutions.

Our culture is one of performance and accountability. Our people are our experts and you will be empowered to apply your expertise in a supportive, collaborative and purposeful environment.

Our Values are at the heart of our business, and which guide every day actions and decision making.

  • Integrity: Integrity, respect and trust are our core principles
  • Customer Focused: Our customers are the reason we exist
  • Solution Driven: Creating solutions is our mindset
  • Diversity: Diversity, inclusion and allyship make us stronger
  • Collaboration: Collaboration drives outperformance
     

Required Education, Skills and Experience

Qualified candidates will have a JD from an accredited U.S. law school and an excellent undergraduate and law school academic record, and Bar admission in New York or active bar license in another state.

Your skills and experience will include the following:

  • At least 3 years’ experience as a corporate associate at a large law firm with a sophisticated capital markets and M&A practice, preferably for clients in the insurance or financial services sector.
  • In-house legal experience, including expertise in using Wdesk, is highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with diverse, globally dispersed senior executives and board members.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, reliability, curiosity and ability to learn new technology quickly.
  • Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision.
  • Flexible and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.
  • Experience with working autonomously and efficiently under tight deadlines in a global, fast-paced environment that may require you to quickly pivot between priorities and creatively problem-solve.
  • Excellent organizational, written, verbal and presentation skills.
  • Cross-functional project management experience with expertise in coordinating internally and externally with various key stakeholders to advance initiatives and drive timely outcomes.
  • A valued professional and team player with a positive attitude, high integrity, intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm, strong collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness and demonstrated ability to embrace ambiguity and help lead the establishment and streamlining corporate legal processes, and partner effectively and constructively with all stakeholders across the organization.

 

 

 

 

 

SALARY:  The estimated salary range for this position is $151,600 to $194,500. This is a good-faith assessment of the salary range for this position only.  In determining the actual salary within this range, SiriusPoint will consider a candidate’s relevant experience, location, and other job-related factors.

 

Why Should You Join SiriusPoint?

Our people are our experts, and from day one you will be empowered to apply your expertise in a supportive, collaborative, and purposeful environment. Our Values - Integrity, Customer Focused, Solution Driven, Diversity, and Collaboration - are at the heart of our business, and they guide our everyday actions and decision making. We also unite our global team behind common goals, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact.

We aim to retain and attract great people, knowing they can achieve a rewarding and enriching career. We offer a competitive and above market compensation package.  The following are some of the benefits and perks we offer our employees:

Medical 

Dental 

Vision

FSA Medical and Dependent care

Health Savings Account (HSA)

EAP

Basic Life and AD&D (company paid)

Basic Long-Term Disability (employer) paid-Taxable income

Employee paid Long Term Disability(voluntary)

Company Medical Leave, Parental leave- 8 weeks full pay after 6 months of service

Voluntary benefits: short term disability, Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident

Travel assistance programs Company paid

401(k) 6 % safe harbor match, fully vested after two years, pre- and post-tax contributions allowed

Gym reimbursement

Legal plan 

Pet Insurance 

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Flexible work arrangement

Fully stacked pantry on-site

Team outings

ERG Groups

 

We Achieve More Together

We value and support the unique voices, backgrounds, lifestyles, and contributions of a diverse global employee base that contributes to our culture every day. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) is imperative to our success.

We are building an environment that imbeds DEI&B into everything we do and enables us to unlock critical drivers of equality, innovation and success. We want everyone to be included, valued, respected and supported to unleash their full potential.

 

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