Reinsurance Contracts Attorney

| Chicago, IL | Hybrid
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Job Summary
The Reinsurance Contracts Attorney (Contracts Consulting Director) is a senior level individual contributor representing a high level of technical expertise in a specialty area, evaluates, interprets as well as negotiates and drafts contracts and other legal documents and provides related legal advice for a business unit or specialty area.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

  1. Reviews, interprets, evaluates and approves contractual language ensuring company's interests are protected and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  2. Drafts legal documents including, but not limited to letters, contracts, applications, agreements and other legally binding materials.
  3. Negotiates terms, changes and amendments to contracts and other legal documents.
  4. Tracks contracts through to completion, and ensures timely resolution of all issues.
  5. Acts as designated technical resource.
  6. Cultivates and facilitates relationships with clients, internal and external business partners.
  7. May provide guidance to less experienced staff.
  8. Provides expertise on special projects.
  9. Stays up to date on trends and developments within the functional area as well as the insurance industry.


May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Director or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
1. Advanced technical knowledge of specialty area (including related laws and regulations), the insurance industry and organizational practices and procedures.
2. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
3. Proven negotiation skills with the ability to effectively interact and foster collaborative relationships with all internal and external business partners.
4. Strong consultative and facilitation skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment.
5. Strong project management and analytical and problem solving skills.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.
Education & Experience
1. Master's degree, or equivalent with JD or other legal certification a plus.
2. Typically a minimum of ten years legal or contract writing experience.

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An Insider's view of CNA

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

Work-life balance has always been a priority for me. It always will be. CNA’s hybrid working model allows me to not only maximize collaboration with my peers but also take advantage of increased flexibility by combining remote and in-office work. I’m empowered to take control of my schedule based on what works best for me and my team.

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How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

On the Security Advisory team, collaboration is key to what we do. We sit at a unique intersection of security goals and business objectives. By working across nearly every IT team at CNA, we balance the need for maintaining secure initiatives and keeping projects on track. It’s our job to find the best, secure path to ‘Yes’ for business requests.

Zach Jones

Director, Security Advisory

How has your career grown since starting at the company?

I joined CNA as a contractor and became a full-time employee after an eight-year contractor journey. I’m passionate about solving technical challenges and CNA allows me to foster that passion. Every day, I learn about emerging technologies. I’m empowered to develop, grow, and create a career that works for me and my lifestyle.

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How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

Enterprise Architecture creates foundations for IT expectations across CNA. I’m on a team that builds reusable IT assets, communicates best practices, and decides standards for tooling, and more. I influence CNA outside of my role, too, specifically through CNA’s Employee Resource Groups. I’m empowered to influence both IT and our culture of inclus

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What does career growth look like on your team?

Career growth can take on many different forms at CNA, and that’s because there are always opportunities to acquire transferrable skills. On my team specifically, we’re encouraged to identify and work toward development opportunities that matter to us. We’re empowered to make a difference while advancing our careers.

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Director, HR Business Partner

What are CNA Perks + Benefits

CNA Benefits Overview

One of the many advantages of working at CNA is the benefits program we offer you and your eligible dependents,
beginning on the first day of your employment. The program features a variety of plans that provide health care
benefits, well-being, disability and survivor protection, and 401(k) savings, among others. Below are highlights
of the offerings.

Culture
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Remote work program
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Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
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Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
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Life insurance
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Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
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Performance bonus
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Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
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Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Some meals provided
Relocation assistance
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
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Online course subscriptions available
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