Corporate Counsel, Business Legal - Global Housing

Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. They are seeking a highly skilled attorney to join their Business Legal Global Housing team as Corporate Counsel, providing legal and regulatory support across commercial and regulatory matters, particularly within the Lending Solutions business.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including insurance carrier agreements and client agreements
• Advise internal business teams on contractual obligations, risk management, and compliance related to commercial transactions
• Lead B2B negotiations to ensure favorable terms while maintaining strong business relationships
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, compliance, risk management, procurement, finance, and operations to support business objectives
• Provide legal support for contract lifecycle management, including amendments, renewals, and dispute resolution
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices impacting commercial transactions
• Embed within the business to understand the objectives of the business unit(s) and the key elements driving profitability
• Identify potential legal risks and/or impacts to existing businesses, new ventures, and products, as appropriate

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active law license in good standing
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department providing counsel on business and contractual matters—ideally within the insurance or technology industry
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex commercial agreements
• Highly autonomous and self‑motivated, with sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency
• Ability to understand business strategy and basic financial considerations
• Strong knowledge of B2B agreements, risk assessment, and operational impacts
• Ability to quickly evaluate complex legal/regulatory issues and recommend sound courses of action
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise at all organizational levels
• Experience within the insurance industry
• Background drafting complex commercial agreements
• Experience litigating complex commercial disputes