Legal Associate

Legal Associate

We are searching for an experienced Legal Associate at our Bermuda office.

About the Company:

Wilton Re is an industry leader in the life (re)insurance space, specializing in the acquisition of in force life insurance and annuities. We are experienced industry specialists focused on the risk, capital and operational needs of our clients' businesses. We provide our clients with the services they need from in force transactions and product development to underwriting and new business strategies.

Position Summary:

The Legal Associate will support Wilton Re with responsibilities spanning Bermuda, U.S., and Group corporate entities. This role combines corporate governance, corporate administration, policy management, ERM support, contract review, and Bermuda compliance support. The Legal Associate reports to the Chief Legal Officer and works closely with legal associates across the enterprise to ensure consistent governance standards and alignment of legal processes.

Role Responsibilities:

• Corporate Governance & Administration (Global Group)
  • Manage corporate governance processes for Bermuda, U.S., and Group entities, including preparation of board and committee materials, resolutions, and minutes.
  • Own and manage board and committee content within Diligent (a board management system), including uploading, organizing, updating, and ensuring the accuracy of materials.
  • Monitor governance obligations and proactively ensure compliance for Bermuda, and support governance compliance efforts for other jurisdictions.
  • Maintain corporate records and statutory registers; support required regulatory filings.
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Support
  • Collect quarterly risk updates from risk owners and compile board ready ERM reports.
  • Maintain and update ERM documentation, frameworks, and procedures.
  • Support with ongoing monitoring of risk registers, action plans, and remediation tracking.
• Compliance / Regulatory Support (Bermuda)
  • Assist with Bermuda regulatory filings, inquiries, and documentation.
  • Track regulatory updates that may impact Bermuda operations and coordinate with relevant business owners and internal legal resources.
  • Work with the BILTIR Legal Committee to support Bermuda's life reinsurance industry interests and participate in industry-wide legal and regulatory initiatives.
• Policy Governance
  • Maintain a complete and current inventory of corporate policies across the global enterprise.
  • Coordinate review cycles, updates, and executive approvals with policy owners.
  • Track compliance with policy governance expectations.
• Contract Review
  • Conduct initial review of vendor agreements, engagement letters and other legal documents as needed.
  • Liaise with internal counsel and business stakeholders as needed for escalations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in corporate governance, legal administration, compliance, or risk-preferably within insurance, reinsurance, or financial services.
• Hands on experience with Diligent or a comparable board management platform preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail - the role requires someone who is extremely meticulous, highly precise, and consistently accurate in all governance, documentation, and regulatory work.
• Highly organized - able to manage multiple entities, deadlines, regulatory calendars, and documentation streams in a structured and reliable manner.
• Strong writing, formatting, and professional communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with legal associates across the enterprise and report effectively to the Group General Counsel.
• Familiarity with Bermuda regulations is preferred.

Candidate must be Bermudian, spouse of Bermudian, BOTC, or PRC.

Required Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; law degree or paralegal/corporate governance qualification preferred.

Location:

Hamilton, Bermuda