Legal Counsel

Position Summary

The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to the organization. They handle legal matters, contracts, and compliance issues. The Legal Counsel ensures that the company operates within the boundaries of the law and mitigates legal risks.

What will your job entail?

Job Responsibilities: • Draft and review contracts, agreements, and legal documents, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. • Provide legal advice to internal teams, including HR, finance, and operations, on various legal matters. • Represent the organization in legal proceedings, including negotiations, settlements, and litigation. • Conduct legal research to stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company. • Collaborate with external legal counsel, government agencies, and other stakeholders as needed. • Develop and implement company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance. • Advise on intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. • Assist in managing legal risks related to business operations and strategic initiatives. Work Experience and Education: · Law degree with 5 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; or a PhD without work experience; or equivalent work experience. · License to practice law in at least one state. Licenses & Certifications: · Certified Legal Professional (CLP) or Continuing Legal Education (CLE) is preferred Technical/Functional Skills: · Legal Research · Drafting Skills · Negotiation Skills · Compliance knowledge Behavioral Skills: · Effective Communication · Interpersonal Skills · Attention to Detail · Decision Making · Problem-Solving · Continuous Learning

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 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.