Corporate Counsel, Federal & State Advocacy

Overview

This role involves supporting federal and state regulatory and legislative agendas across Washington, D.C., and key states. Reporting to the Vice President of Federal & State Advocacy, the Corporate Counsel will collaborate closely with Legal & Compliance, business leaders, and operational teams to develop and execute legislative and regulatory strategies. The position includes legal and public policy analysis, strategic counsel on issues affecting the organization, and representation before lawmakers, regulators, and trade associations. This is a remote opportunity.

Responsibilities

Advocacy

• Support federal and state advocacy initiatives to promote a favorable business climate.
• Identify and engage with legislative and regulatory proposals impacting the business.
• Build and maintain relationships with legislators, regulators, and industry stakeholders in designated states.

Legal Support

• Provide legal analysis and strategic counsel on impactful legislation and regulatory actions.
• Support timely and informed business decisions influenced by governmental activity.

Trade Association Engagement

• Support advocacy priorities within relevant federal and state trade associations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external trade association stakeholders.
• Help identify, anticipate, and influence key insurance policy issues.

Compliance

• Represent the organization professionally and ensure adherence to corporate policies, ethics rules, lobbying requirements, and applicable campaign finance and gift laws.
• Support administration and compliance related to the political action committee (PAC).

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–4 years of relevant legal experience advising businesses or trade associations on legislative and regulatory issues, particularly in state insurance regulation.
• Demonstrated experience advocating before state and/or federal legislative or regulatory bodies.
• Strong understanding of federal and state insurance statutes, regulations, and legislative processes.
• Prior experience within a state insurance regulatory agency, insurance company, trade association, or law firm preferred.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks governing insurance company operations.
• Highly motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, and well-organized.
• Strong judgment with the ability to operate autonomously and manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and provide strategic legal guidance in cross-functional settings.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism.
• Strong executive presence, interpersonal skills, and advanced written and verbal communication abilities.

Education

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Juris Doctorate required.

Travel

• Ability to travel as necessary, up to 40%.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $103,800.00 - $173,300.00 annually.

Application Deadline

• Expected application deadline: 03/18/2026

Location

• Remote position.