General Counsel
Company: American Institute for Chartered Propert
Location: Malvern
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About The Institutes Located in
beautiful Malvern, Pennsylvania, The Institutes® are a
not-for-profit comprised of diverse affiliates that educate,
elevate, and connect people in the essential disciplines of risk
management and insurance. Through products and services offered by
our nearly 20 affiliated business units, people and organizations
are empowered to help those in need with a focus on understanding,
predicting, and preventing losses to create a more resilient world.
Additionally, we understand the importance of work-life balance—in
2025 Philly.com named us a Top Workplace for the tenth year and USA
Today named us a USA Top Workplace for the third year. We provide
excellent benefits and a friendly, team-focused work environment to
drive employee engagement. General Counsel The General Counsel
position is responsible for providing strategic legal counsel and
advice to the CEO, Senior Management Team (SMT), and others to
ensure sound governance, mitigate risk, and enable the enterprise’s
growth and impact. The General Counsel sets and appropriately
adjusts the legal strategy for the effective operation of the
business. This role oversees all legal matters including but not
limited to contracts, mergers and acquisitions, employment law,
corporate governance, antitrust, intellectual property, and
litigation. What You’ll Do: Serve as a trusted advisor to the SMT
on organizational strategy and risk and compliance, anticipating
legal issues and providing proactive, business-oriented solutions.
Manage relationships with external counsel to ensure quality, cost
effective legal services. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide
variety of contracts, including vendor, partnership, and service
agreements, developing and maintaining standard templates and
policies, as well as ensuring terms protect The Institutes’
interests and comply with applicable laws. Participate in legal due
diligence, negotiation, and documentation for mergers,
acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures, advising on deal
structure, regulatory compliance, and post transaction integration.
Work closely with internal teams to assess risk and align
transactions with organizational goals. Provide effective,
responsive, and strategic legal advice and counsel to management
and employees in the areas of intellectual property, antitrust,
corporate governance, legal compliance, and other legal matters
related to the enterprise. Partner with Human Resources department
on employment related issues including performance issues,
terminations, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Manage litigation on behalf of the organization and partner with
outside counsel, when applicable. Identify and proactively mitigate
any potential legal concerns when possible. The GC will be
empowered to make and implement sounds decisions to protect the
company from legal liability, in collaboration with the CEO. Assume
additional responsibilities as assigned. What We’re Looking For:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree required from an accredited law school. At
least 10 years of progressive legal experience, preferably with
experience in an in-house counsel role. Attorney in good standing
with the PA bar. Not-for-profit experience preferred Excellent
interpersonal skills. Key Competencies Strategic Acumen Legal
Expertise and Focus Collaboration and Team Oriented Ethics,
Integrity, and Judgment Communication and Relationship Management
Leadership and Influence Vendor Management Special Working
Conditions and Physical Demands Occasional travel may be required.
Non-traditional Institutes work hours may be required. Although not
expected regularly, circumstances may exist which necessitate
working during Off hours or being on-call as a regular part of the
job. The Best Part? The Benefits! To enforce the importance of
work-life balance, employees enjoy excellent benefits, including:
401(k) plan with company contribution up to 16% Generous time off
package that includes paid vacation, personal, sick, and holidays
Paid maternity and parental leave Tuition reimbursement Medical,
dental, vision, and prescription coverage On our Malvern campus:
Free lunch every day when working on campus, onsite fitness center,
and a beautiful 1.25-mile walking path!
Keywords: American Institute for Chartered Propert, Cherry Hill , General Counsel, Legal , Malvern, New Jersey
