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Associate Legal Counsel

Ryan Specialty · Remote · $102,400–$128,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a negotiation where you had to give something up to get the deal done.

What they are checking: Whether they know which terms matter most and can trade on the rest.

How do you explain a complicated legal risk to an executive who has five minutes?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate clearly and concisely to business leaders.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake in a contract or missed something. What happened?

What they are checking: Whether they own errors and build better review habits.

What would you do

A business leader wants to sign a carrier agreement today, but it has an indemnity clause you don't like. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain risk in business terms and offer options, not just say no.

You have ten agreements on your desk and every business unit says theirs is urgent. How do you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they can triage contract work based on risk and business impact.

How do you apply company policy consistently when trading partners push for exceptions?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold standards while still getting deals done.

About the work

Walk me through the key terms you'd focus on when reviewing a delegated underwriting authority agreement with a Lloyd's syndicate.

What they are checking: Whether they understand binding authority agreements and what protects the broker or MGA.

How do you approach legal research on a contract interpretation question?

What they are checking: Whether they can research efficiently and give practical answers.

What does market security mean in a wholesale brokerage context, and why does it matter in agreements?

What they are checking: Whether they understand carrier financial strength and approval requirements.

What do you know about the differences between open brokerage and binding authority arrangements?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the specialty insurance structures they'll be drafting for.

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The full job description

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Position Summary The Associate Legal Counsel is responsible for negotiating and drafting agreements between Ryan entities and their trading partners, conducting legal research on contract terms and principles of contract interpretation and providing valuable insights to business leaders to support the resolution of various issues. The role involves building productive relationships, contributing to the resolution of legal matters, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations and the Company’s market security protocols. Associate Legal Counsel will apply company policies and procedures to agreements with trading partners, collaborate with experienced team professionals, and continuously develop expertise in the field of open brokerage and binding authority agreements, including Delegated Underwriting Authority agreements with Lloyd’s of London. What will your job entail? Job Responsibilities: • Negotiate and draft agreements and amendments, and other legal documents. • Offer accurate and timely legal advice to executives on various topics relating to agreements between Ryan entities and their trading partners. • Ensure compliance with the Company’s market security protocols. • Provide advice to business units on contract terms. • Research and evaluate risk factors related to business decisions and operations. • Apply effective risk management techniques and proactively advise on potential legal issues. • Communicate and negotiate with external parties. • Handle complex matters involving multiple stakeholders and forces. Work Experience and Education: · Law degree with 2 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience · License to practice law in at least one state. 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 target salary range for this position is $102,400.00 - $128,000.00 annually. 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 HR@Ryansg.com 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.

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