Legal Associate
We are searching for an experienced Legal Associate at our Bermuda office.
Legal Associate Candidate must be Bermudian, spouse of Bermudian, BOTC, or PRC. Location:
Hamilton, Bermuda
Full On Site
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 industrywide 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
Handson 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
Required Education / Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; law degree or paralegal/corporate governance qualification preferred
Hamilton, Bermuda