Regulatory Compliance Counsel

Overview

This role involves serving as a Regulatory Compliance Counsel within a compliance and regulatory affairs program. The position requires providing strategic legal and regulatory guidance, collaborating with business leaders, and managing compliance incident programs. The role supports the development and maintenance of a global regulatory compliance framework and leads complex cross-functional projects. It also includes educating and coaching team members on compliance obligations to foster a culture of integrity and regulatory excellence.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic legal and compliance partner, supporting enterprise initiatives aligned with long-term strategic goals.
• Provide legal, compliance, regulatory, and negotiation advice on complex matters to help business teams navigate regulatory requirements.
• Conduct and oversee legal and regulatory research, delivering actionable guidance to compliance leadership and business units.
• Serve as the central point of contact for the compliance incident management program, supervising incident identification, tracking, and resolution.
• Support a global regulatory compliance framework, accommodating country and jurisdiction-specific variations.
• Lead or support key components of cross-functional compliance projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery of communications, legal charts, policies, procedures, training materials, and compliance resources.
• Draft company-wide and departmental compliance policies, procedures, and memorandums.
• Prepare and deliver regulatory compliance training to educate and support business teams.
• Analyze compliance issues and legal restrictions, communicating findings to supervisors, department managers, and business constituents.
• Provide high-level support and analysis for the regulatory change management function.
• Manage, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information, protect company assets, act ethically and with integrity, and adhere to the organization's Code of Conduct and policies.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with strong academic credentials.
• Active membership in good standing of a state bar (any jurisdiction).
• Five or more years of prior legal experience, preferably in regulatory compliance and insurance within an insurance company or large insurance organization.
• Strong understanding of insurer-agent-insured relationships, insurance laws/regulations, licensing requirements, and insurance company structures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise independent judgment, build trust, and interact confidently with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including experience leading multifaceted processes or projects and coaching team members.
• Proficiency in legal and compliance research tools (e.g., Westlaw, Oden).
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Alignment with organizational mission and core values, demonstrating integrity and ethical decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) or other advanced insurance certification.
• Experience as a regulator within the insurance industry.
• Experience at a law firm specializing in insurance regulatory matters.
• Prior experience with regulatory reporting obligations, including regulatory filings and/or holding company act filings.

Additional Information

• This position is open to U.S. remote work. Team members residing within 20 miles of the Traverse City headquarters will follow a hybrid schedule, working from the office three days per week.
• Familiarity with public company requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley and key regulations, is beneficial if applicable. Responsibilities may include designing, executing, and documenting internal controls to prevent errors in financial reporting, processes, and business operations, including attestation to the completeness, accuracy, and compliance of all financial reporting data where applicable.
• Candidates residing in Illinois, Colorado, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Jersey City (New Jersey), Cincinnati or Toledo (Ohio), Rhode Island, Washington, or British Columbia (Canada) should inquire separately regarding compensation and benefits.

Compensation & Benefits

Comprehensive benefits packages are offered, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and other employee perks. Specific details vary by location.

Location

• Remote work available within the U.S.
• Hybrid work schedule for those within 20 miles of Traverse City headquarters (three days per week in office).

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.