General Counsel

Slide is a cutting-edge Tampa based Technology Enabled Insurance company, recently named a

2023 BEST PLACES TO WORK

by Tampa Bay Business Journal

It is a very exciting time for Slide - we are growing very rapidly and doing amazing things in the industry, and the best candidate for this position is someone who wants to be a contributing member of this purpose-driven journey!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to the organization on a wide range of legal matters, including regulatory compliance, insurance law, and corporate governance.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor and interpret changes in legislation and regulations and advise the organization on the impact of such changes to ensure compliance.
• Provide accurate legal guidance on (re)insurance regulatory and compliance matters.
• Oversee internal controls and auditing systems that monitor and report on regulated activities and processes.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop risk-based compliance testing of existing procedures and controls to identify, detect, and correct noncompliance.
• Provide communication, guidance, and training to other departments within Slide on compliance-related issues.
• Write summarization reports and communicate new external regulations to senior leadership.
• Represent the company in interactions with regulatory agencies.
• Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Manage litigation and other legal disputes.
• Provide legal support to the organization's business units and departments.
• Manage outside counsel and other legal service providers.
• Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Perform Corporate Secretary duties for Board of Directors and Shareholder's meetings.
• Perform other duties or functions as may be required.

Education, Experience and Licensing Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the state of Florida.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on insurance regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing litigation and other legal disputes.
• Experience providing legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Some experience with SEC rules and supporting a publicly traded company preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in a leadership level role required.          

Qualifications/Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of insurance regulations and laws required.
• Effective research, problem solving, analytical, critical thinking, and relationship management skills are necessary.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with team members in other departments as well as regulatory agencies.
• Proven people leadership skills in a results-driven environment.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work independently while effectively communicating with multiple teams.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Solid working proficiencies of business operations, procedures, and priorities with a strong ability to support change and impart value within an organization.
• Proficient in MSO/365 applications such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Desire to live Slide's Core Values.

What's in it for you??

A paycheck of course but really so much more!
The Slide Vibe - An opportunity to be a part of a fun and innovation-driven culture fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology!

Benefits - We have extensive and cost-effective benefits that cover you and your family from every angle...

Physical Health, Emotional Health, Financial Health, Social Health, and Professional Health