Counsel, Insurance

Overview

A global legal team is seeking an experienced attorney to join their insurance legal team. This role involves providing regulatory and commercial legal advice on innovative insurance programs supporting user-facing products and services. The position requires collaboration with international colleagues and business partners, balancing local and global legal perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on insurance regulatory requirements related to user-facing products, corporate programs, and new product initiatives.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, insurance, and reinsurance policies to support insurance program operations.
• Advise design, content, marketing, and UX teams on travel insurance and other insurance products.
• Stay current on insurance, advertising, and consumer protection laws and keep the team informed.
• Support claims processes and provide related legal guidance.
• Draft and advise on insurance-related legislation.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and manage regulatory outreach.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on insurance-related legal issues affecting other products, services, and commercial agreements.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 6 years of legal experience, including at least 4 years in insurance regulatory law.
• Substantive experience in the U.S. and exposure to one or more of the following regions: Canada, EMEA, and/or APAC.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong risk assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with global, geographically dispersed teams in virtual settings.
• Comfortable navigating cross-cultural dynamics in an international environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house legal experience, preferably in technology or platform economy sectors.
• Strong interest in the travel industry.
• Fluency in multiple languages is a significant advantage.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $196,000 to $230,000 USD.
• Eligibility for bonus, equity, benefits, and employee travel credits.

Location

• This is a remote-eligible position within the United States.
• Candidates must reside in a state where the employer has a registered entity.
• Occasional office work or attendance at offsite meetings may be required.

The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application process.