Assistant General Counsel - Corporate and Securities

Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness and opportunity. We’re an innovative organization that’s small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference in our industry.  

Our flexible workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel: 

• Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. 
• Confident that they will be treated respectfully. 
• Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed. 

At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you’re wired to raise your hand and ask, “Where can I help?”, you’ll thrive with us. 

As an Assistant General Counsel – Corporate and Securities focusing on Corporate Governance and Securities Law at Argo Group, you will play a key role in the delivery of white glove customer service to our business partners and in providing legal advice on Argo’s corporate and securities-related activities. You will work closely with the other members of the Legal and Compliance Department to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, mitigate legal risks, and help drive Argo’s strategic business objectives.  This role will report to and work out of Argo’s New York Office. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Corporate Governance: Provide advice and counsel on corporate governance matters, including board meetings, drafting of Board minutes and resolutions, and compliance with corporate bylaws.
• Securities Compliance: Assist in ensuring compliance with federal and state securities laws, including the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, New York Stock Exchange Rules, as applicable.
• Regulatory Filings: In collaboration with Argo’s Assistant General Counsel - Corporate and Head of Group Compliance, prepare and file required regulatory documents, as applicable.
• Risk Assessment: Identify legal risks or potential issues to ensure proper applicable corporate governance and proactively provide advice to the General Counsel and the Company’s business leaders on potential legal issues.
• Transactional: Provide legal advice on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures as needed and directed.
• Other Legal Matters: Assist the General Counsel in all other areas as needed, including managing litigation and providing employment counseling as directed.
• Legal Research: Stay up to date on changes in corporate and securities laws and regulations and provide guidance to the General Counsel and the Company’s business leaders on the impact or potential impact on the company.

 

In addition to the main responsibilities listed above, you will be expected to:

• Effectively collaborate with other members of the Legal and Compliance team to ensure consistency in legal advice across the company.
• Work independently with attention to detail.
• Apply legal knowledge and insight to all aspects of the business.
• Function with a high degree of professionalism, respect for others and the business, ethics and integrity.

 

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active and in good standing with the bar of the State of New York.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as an attorney with a focus on corporate and securities law, preferably in an in-house or law firm setting.
• Strong foundation in corporate law and securities law matters.
• Strong understanding of federal and state securities laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical and strategic legal advice.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Argo Group, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400. 

To all recruitment agencies:  Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Argo Group, please do not forward any resumes to Argo Group employees.   Argo Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

 

The base salary range provided below will be commensurate with candidate experience.  In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a gen