Director of Legal & Compliance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
location_onEngle Street, Englewood, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07670, United States
About the Company
iBynd Semsee operates a national, digital-first platform for wholesale commercial insurance, delivering real-time rate, quote, and bind capabilities. We are building the next stage of growth for the industry by combining technology with deep insurance expertise.
About the Role
The Director of Legal & Compliance will serve as the sole in-house legal authority, owning the company's compliance program and legal strategy as a full-time, individual contributor role reporting directly to the COO. This position is designed for an experienced insurance industry veteran ready to inherit a functioning program and elevate it to support rapid scaling.
You will take full ownership of the compliance framework across both iBynd and SEMSEE entities, maturing policies, training, and monitoring while ensuring our licensing footprint remains audit-ready in all operating states. Beyond regulatory oversight, you will lead the negotiation of carrier appointments, binding authorities, and complex vendor contracts, building the playbooks that allow the business to move quickly without sacrificing protection.
A significant portion of this role involves advising on the legal implications of our digital product, including privacy obligations under GLBA, AI/ML governance in underwriting, and data handling practices. You will partner with technology and product teams to embed legal requirements into new features from the outset, acting as a strategic partner who can distinguish between risks that require a stop sign and those that simply need a seatbelt.
Hiring Process
Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to operate as a sole practitioner in a fast-moving environment. The process includes:
- Initial screening to verify insurance industry experience and bar membership.
- Deep-dive discussion on compliance strategy and carrier relationship management.
- Assessment of commercial judgment and ability to navigate regulatory landscapes.
- Final interview with leadership to discuss culture fit and strategic vision.
Equal Opportunity
iBynd Semsee is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We uphold the highest standards of employment practices in every jurisdiction we operate in, ensuring fair compensation in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and complying with all federal and state laws governing non-discrimination in employment practices.
Work location
Work model: Remote
Engle Street, Englewood, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07670, United States
Englewood, New Jersey
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOwn and mature the compliance program across iBynd and SEMSEE entities
- check_circleProvide tax compliance guidance and manage surplus lines tax filings
- check_circleLead negotiation of carrier appointments, binding authority, and vendor contracts
- check_circleManage outside counsel relationships for litigation and specialized regulatory matters
- check_circleConduct legal review of digital platform with emphasis on privacy and AI governance
- check_circleOwn the privacy compliance program under GLBA and applicable state laws
- check_circleMonitor AI and algorithmic accountability landscape and advise leadership
- check_circleHandle commercial contracts, employment matters, and corporate governance
- check_circleAdvise leadership on legal risk across business decisions
Requirements
- verifiedJD from an accredited law school
- verifiedActive bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction
- verified8–10 years of combined law firm and in-house legal experience
- verifiedDirect insurance industry experience (insurtech, carrier, or MGA)
- verifiedWorking knowledge of surplus lines regulation, producer licensing, and wholesale distribution model
- verifiedExperience negotiating carrier binding authority, program agreements, and vendor contracts
- verifiedExperience operating a compliance program
- verifiedComfort in a technology-forward environment
- verifiedExcellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
New York bar membership. Experience with MGA, MGU, or program business. Familiarity with NAIC model laws and the emerging AI/algorithmic accountability landscape (NAIC Model Bulletin on AI, Colorado SB21-169, NYDFS Circular Letter No. 7). Experience operating or maturing a privacy program under GLBA and modern state privacy laws. Exposure to reinsurance treaty review, program business structures, or multi-state licensing administration.
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Day-to-day, the Director of Legal & Compliance at iBynd will own and mature the compliance program across ibynd and semsee entities; provide tax compliance guidance and manage surplus lines tax filings; lead negotiation of carrier appointments, binding authority, and vendor contracts; and manage outside counsel relationships for litigation and specialized regulatory matters.
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To qualify for the Director of Legal & Compliance at iBynd position, applicants should have: JD from an accredited law school; Active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction; 8–10 years of combined law firm and in-house legal experience; Direct insurance industry experience (insurtech, carrier, or MGA); Working knowledge of surplus lines regulation, producer licensing, and wholesale distribution model; and Experience negotiating carrier binding authority, program agreements, and vendor contracts.
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Director of Legal & Compliance at iBynd is based in Engle Street, Englewood, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07670, United States. This is a remote role.
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Director of Legal & Compliance at iBynd typically requires 8–10 years of relevant experience at the executive level.
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Key skills for Director of Legal & Compliance at iBynd include Compliance Program; Anti-Fraud; Aml; State Regulatory; Licensing; Surplus Lines Broker Licenses; Tax Compliance; and Surplus Lines Tax Filings.
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About iBynd
iBynd is an insurance technology company based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, that provides digital tools for commercial insurance distributors. The platform empowers agents within partnering wholesaler, managing general agency, and program administrator networks to rate, quote, bind, and issue commercial insurance policies in approximately five minutes. By integrating sophisticated API calls, the solution offers direct access to carrier networks and matches risk profiles with appropriate carrier appetites.
The company's dashboard is embedded directly on the websites of its distribution partners, allowing agents full access to a curated selection of commercial products with a single touch. This setup enables real-time coverage confirmation, the generation of certificates of insurance, and streamlined policy issuance. The system supports single sign-on capabilities at the discretion of the wholesaler, ensuring a seamless user experience across the distribution chain. iBynd focuses on leveraging advanced technology to accelerate the commercial insurance workflow for its network of distributors.
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