Counsel, Corporate

Assured Guaranty is seeking a highly skilled and experienced corporate lawyer to join our dynamic legal team. The Counsel will be responsible for SEC filings, securities laws matters, corporate governance, contract negotiation, strategic transactions, and rating agency matters.

Requirements

• At least five to eight years of major law firm corporate and regulatory experience, ideally involving insurance company clients
• General corporate and securities law experience and understanding of the legal parameters and practices of corporate disclosure by public companies
• Familiar with securities laws, rules and regulations, particularly the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
• Familiar with financial, capital and credit markets business concepts
• Ability to work independently, gain the trust and confidence of coworkers, and understand the business and workings of a financial services company
• Core competencies and traits: energetic; driven; proactive; detail-oriented; collaborative; problem-solver; strong writing skills; business acumen; commitment; timeline management; and willingness to take on varied tasks

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Long-term incentive awards
• Eligibility for employee benefits