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Contract Specialist (L&H Reinsurance – US, Canada, English Caribbean)
Armonk, NY/ Fort Wayne, IN
6 months
ROLE
We are looking for a Contract Specialist to join our Life & Health Contracts team, supporting the US, Canada, and English Caribbean markets. In this role, you will draft and structure reinsurance contracts, ensuring terms are clear, accurate, and aligned with market practice. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the L&H Contracts Team Lead – US/Canada/English Caribbean.
ABOUT THE LIFE & HEALTH CONTRACTS FUNCTION
The L&H Contracts function drafts, reviews, and advises on traditional reinsurance agreements between Client and its clients. In close partnership with client managers, underwriting, pricing, claims, legal, and operations, the Contracts team:
- Structures and documents agreements aligned with underwriting intent
- Advises on wording implications and commercial risk trade-offs
- Supports disciplined portfolio management through contract analysis
Contracts plays a critical role in safeguarding Client’s risk position while enabling sustainable long-term performance.
Responsibilities
Draft and review reinsurance contracts
- Draft and review Life & Health traditional reinsurance contracts and addenda
- Own end-to-end drafting for assigned deals, with a high degree of independence
- Translate technical and commercial inputs into clear and enforceable contractual language
- Ensure contracts reflect deal structure, underwriting intent, and agreed commercial terms
- Deliver high-quality contracts within expected timelines
Manage contract quality and risk
- Identify and assess commercial, operational, and contractual risks
- Apply internal guidelines to determine appropriate positions and approvals
- Maintain consistency and deviation discipline across contracts
- Identify and address emerging issues and problematic clauses
- Contribute to the development and refinement of standard wordings
Partner with stakeholders and clients
- Partner with Client Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to clarify deal requirements and resolve ambiguities
- Act as a trusted advisor on contract wording and risk trade-offs
- Provide clear analysis and recommended positions to support decision-making
- Participate in contract discussions with clients, including negotiation of wording where appropriate
- Engage Legal on non-standard, jurisdiction-specific, or dispute-related matters
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you bring
- Proven ability to independently draft and review complex reinsurance contracts
- Experience in Life & Health reinsurance or broader insurance markets
- Strong understanding of reinsurance structures and underwriting concepts
- Sound commercial judgment and risk assessment capability
- Confidence engaging directly with business stakeholders and clients
- Comfortable using technology, workflow tools, and GenAI
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal Candidate Background
- Reinsurer or insurer with exposure to Life & Health treaty documentation
- In-house legal or contracting roles within insurance or financial services
- Law firm or advisory roles involving re/insurance or complex financial contracts
- Proficiency in French is an advantage, but not required
COMPENSATION
Pay: Up to $45.00 per hour
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
LOCATION
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Armonk, NY 10504
INTRODUCTION
Contract Specialist (L&H Reinsurance – US, Canada, English Caribbean)
Armonk, NY/ Fort Wayne, IN
6 months
ROLE
We are looking for a Contract Specialist to join our Life & Health Contracts team, supporting the US, Canada, and English Caribbean markets. In this role, you will draft and structure reinsurance contracts, ensuring terms are clear, accurate, and aligned with market practice. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the L&H Contracts Team Lead – US/Canada/English Caribbean.
ABOUT THE LIFE & HEALTH CONTRACTS FUNCTION
The L&H Contracts function drafts, reviews, and advises on traditional reinsurance agreements between Client and its clients. In close partnership with client managers, underwriting, pricing, claims, legal, and operations, the Contracts team:
- Structures and documents agreements aligned with underwriting intent
- Advises on wording implications and commercial risk trade-offs
- Supports disciplined portfolio management through contract analysis
Contracts plays a critical role in safeguarding Client’s risk position while enabling sustainable long-term performance.
Responsibilities
Draft and review reinsurance contracts
- Draft and review Life & Health traditional reinsurance contracts and addenda
- Own end-to-end drafting for assigned deals, with a high degree of independence
- Translate technical and commercial inputs into clear and enforceable contractual language
- Ensure contracts reflect deal structure, underwriting intent, and agreed commercial terms
- Deliver high-quality contracts within expected timelines
Manage contract quality and risk
- Identify and assess commercial, operational, and contractual risks
- Apply internal guidelines to determine appropriate positions and approvals
- Maintain consistency and deviation discipline across contracts
- Identify and address emerging issues and problematic clauses
- Contribute to the development and refinement of standard wordings
Partner with stakeholders and clients
- Partner with Client Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to clarify deal requirements and resolve ambiguities
- Act as a trusted advisor on contract wording and risk trade-offs
- Provide clear analysis and recommended positions to support decision-making
- Participate in contract discussions with clients, including negotiation of wording where appropriate
- Engage Legal on non-standard, jurisdiction-specific, or dispute-related matters
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you bring
- Proven ability to independently draft and review complex reinsurance contracts
- Experience in Life & Health reinsurance or broader insurance markets
- Strong understanding of reinsurance structures and underwriting concepts
- Sound commercial judgment and risk assessment capability
- Confidence engaging directly with business stakeholders and clients
- Comfortable using technology, workflow tools, and GenAI
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal Candidate Background
- Reinsurer or insurer with exposure to Life & Health treaty documentation
- In-house legal or contracting roles within insurance or financial services
- Law firm or advisory roles involving re/insurance or complex financial contracts
- Proficiency in French is an advantage, but not required
COMPENSATION
Pay: Up to $45.00 per hour
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
LOCATION
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Armonk, NY 10504
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Contract Specialist
Match your degree to the role
PERM requires the job's minimum educational requirement to match your credential. A degree in business administration, supply chain, or pre-law strengthens your EB-2 or EB-3 case more than a general liberal arts background when the job duties center on contract drafting and negotiation.
Target federal contractors first
Defense and government contractors routinely sponsor foreign Contract Specialists because their procurement workload is predictable and long-term. Companies holding multi-year federal contracts are more likely to absorb PERM filing costs and timelines than firms where contract work is project-based and short-cycle.
Get your certifications documented early
Certifications like the NCMA's CFCM or the FAI's FAC-C credential signal specialized competency that helps employers justify sponsorship to DOL. Gather official transcripts and certification records before you approach employers, since PERM audits often request educational documentation upfront.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search for Contract Specialist roles with green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers who have previously filed PERM applications for this occupation, so you spend time on realistic targets rather than cold outreach to companies with no sponsorship track record.
Ask about PERM timing during offer negotiation
PERM is typically filed after you start work, not before. During offer discussions, ask whether the employer has an established immigration program and a set timeline for initiating PERM, since delays of a year or more after your start date can push back your green card priority date significantly.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
DOL sets prevailing wage levels for Contract Specialist roles by location and experience tier. Your employer must pay at or above that wage throughout the sponsorship process. Cross-reference your offer against the OFLC Wage Search before signing to confirm the salary meets the threshold required for your PERM filing.
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Find Contract Specialist JobsContract Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Contract Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Contract Specialist roles typically qualify under EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or equivalent experience that meaningfully exceeds the bachelor's level. The employer defines the minimum requirement in the PERM application, and DOL reviews whether that requirement is standard for the occupation.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Contract Specialist?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, subject to an annual lottery cap, and must be renewed every three years. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process takes longer upfront, often 18 to 36 months from filing to an approved I-140, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a renewable temporary visa.
What documentation do I need to support a Contract Specialist PERM application?
You'll need official transcripts confirming your degree, any professional certifications relevant to the role, and employment records showing your experience in contract administration, drafting, or procurement. Your employer's attorney prepares the PERM form, but DOL audits frequently request copies of your credentials directly. Having organized documentation ready before your employer files reduces delays if an audit is triggered.
Where can I find Contract Specialist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Contract Specialist openings from employers with a documented history of PERM filings for this occupation. Searching by role and sponsorship type lets you filter for EB-2 and EB-3 positions specifically, so you're not spending time applying to employers who have no established immigration program or who only sponsor H-1B visas.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship if I'm currently on OPT or an H-1B?
Yes. Employers can initiate PERM labor certification while you're working in valid status on OPT, STEM OPT, or H-1B. Your current visa status doesn't prevent the employer from filing. What matters is that you maintain lawful status continuously and that the job offer is bona fide and permanent. Your employer's immigration counsel typically coordinates the timing so the I-485 adjustment of status filing aligns with visa availability.
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