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Posted September 26, 2021

General Counsel

Wyshbox
New York, NY Full Time

Does the thought of working in a fast-paced startup environment where you will continually grow as the company grows excite you? Are you an expert in...

Does the thought of working in a fast-paced startup environment where you will continually grow as the company grows excite you? Are you an expert in insurance; experienced in successfully managing critical legal matters?

Wyshbox, recently launched by String and Key, is seeking an experienced insurance regulatory attorney with an exceptional understanding of the industry and its ever-evolving legal and regulatory requirements. Come join an entrepreneurial team that values doers, people who think outside the box, and are not afraid to experiment.

Wyshbox is a whole new way to talk about and sell life insurance to a younger audience. Customers build their own personalized policies around their “Wyshes” — the things that they want to have happen, if anything happens to them. From sending their kids to college to shooting their ashes into space - this isn’t your traditional insurance. It’s 100% online on the web, iOS, or Android. No agents and no hassles.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Matters: Keen ability to understand and interpret applicable life insurance laws and regulations and identify regulatory issues.

Legal Agreements: Draft, review and negotiate a variety of legal agreements including contracts, NDAs and assignments.

Corporate Governance: Perform corporate secretary duties including compliance with corporate governance requirements and relevant legal statutory requirements.

Anticipate and identify potential legal issues associated with strategic business initiatives & objectives; provide legal strategies and solutions.

Create roadmaps and check-lists with clear demarcation of the roles and responsibilities in collaborative efforts.

Develop and oversee legal strategies in response to any litigation.

Maintain all records of legal documents and proceedings for the company.

Qualifications

Significant legal experience in the insurance space, ideally life insurance, directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

J.D. required, from accredited law school; must be licensed and in good standing

An ownership mentality; able to lead and own projects as a subject matter expert.

Extraordinary judgment in developing and implementing legal solutions.

Able to work effectively with all levels of an organization.

Capable of handling multiple priorities in a time-pressured environment.

Be exhilarated by the challenges of a young company.

Enjoy a highly collaborative, energized and creative environment.

Benefits

Flextime Options

Unlimited Time Off

Paid Summer Fridays

Paid Holidays

Stocked Kitchen

Quarterly Culture Club Events

Paid Parental Leave

Gym Reimbursement

Full Employee Medical Coverage

4% Match 401(K)

Transit/Parking Stipend

Exact compensation range is determined based on your region, years of experience, and specific skill set, using aggregate market data from PayScale.

String and Key is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

This listing expired on Nov 26. Applications are no longer accepted.

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