Overview
A leading insurtech organization is seeking a Senior Legal Leader to navigate increasing legal and regulatory complexities amid business expansion, corporate structuring, and technology-driven innovation. This strategic leadership role involves guiding legal strategy, managing regulatory engagement, and supporting cross-functional alignment to enable responsible growth.
Responsibilities
- Advise executive leadership on legal and regulatory strategies related to corporate structure, innovation, and long-term growth.
- Lead enterprise regulatory advocacy, representing the organization in market conduct examinations, regulatory inquiries, and strategic negotiations.
- Define and oversee compliance risk management across multiple business functions.
- Align cross-functional leaders on complex governance, holding company, and regulatory priorities.
- Anticipate regulatory changes, especially in telematics and technology-enabled insurance models.
- Provide strategic oversight for corporate licensing expansion, capital transactions (including Form D filings and extraordinary dividend notices), and other regulatory approvals.
- Design and evolve the Legal and Compliance organization to address increasing complexity.
- Evaluate staffing, resource allocation, and departmental priorities to maintain high performance.
- Develop and coach Legal and Compliance leaders to strengthen long-term capability and succession readiness.
Requirements
- Minimum 12 years of legal experience, including leadership roles within insurance companies or corporate environments.
- Substantial exposure to insurance regulation, holding company frameworks, capital transactions, or senior in-house leadership.
- Proven experience advising executive leadership on enterprise-level legal and regulatory strategy.
- Demonstrated success leading high-stakes regulatory engagement, including examinations, inquiries, and complex approval processes.
- Deep understanding of insurance holding company frameworks, capital transactions (dividend and Form D approvals), licensing structures, and scalable compliance systems.
- Experience designing, scaling, and leading high-performing legal or compliance functions.
- Strong strategic judgment balancing product innovation, growth objectives, and evolving regulatory expectations.
- Ability to influence and align executive and cross-functional leaders through clear, persuasive communication on complex matters.
- Demonstrated ability to establish regulator trust and navigate scrutiny in highly visible or sensitive environments.
- High integrity and commitment to strengthening compliance culture.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $199,800 to $249,700 annually.
- Eligible for bonus and long-term incentives.
- Flexible work location across the United States with support for remote work.
- Regular travel to the headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, is required for remote employees.
Location
- Remote work supported across the U.S., with regular travel to Columbus, Ohio headquarters.
Additional Information
- Virtual interviews require candidates to be on camera to facilitate engagement and assess communication style.
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- Candidates requiring accommodations during the hiring process should notify the recruiting team accordingly.