Senior Corporate Counsel

Overview

A general insurance provider is seeking a Senior Corporate Attorney to join their Corporate Legal team. This role involves providing legal counsel on corporate law, privacy, governance, regulatory compliance, reinsurance, and contracts. The attorney will collaborate with internal stakeholders including operations, marketing, and senior leadership to ensure legal and regulatory alignment across business initiatives. Interaction with external regulatory agencies and industry bodies is also a key component.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal work related to corporate compliance, commercial transactions, financing, reinsurance, intellectual property, copyright, and regulatory matters.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state insurance laws and regulations, including privacy and AI laws.
• Provide legal support for market conduct examinations, coordinating responses and remediation.
• Support corporate governance initiatives such as board reporting, policy development, and governance oversight.
• Assist in developing and implementing corporate compliance policies and training programs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, and regulatory filings.
• Manage execution of commercial contracts, advising business units on terms and conditions.
• Design and implement company policies and procedures to manage and mitigate legal risks.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the insurance industry and assess their impact.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions and memoranda as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; California license preferred.
• 15–20 years of legal experience, preferably in insurance law, regulatory compliance, or corporate governance.
• Strong understanding of personal auto insurance products and state regulatory frameworks.
• Expertise in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, corporate law, securities, and privacy law.
• Detail-oriented with proactive identification and resolution of legal issues.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills, able to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working cross-functionally with legal, compliance, product, and executive teams.
• Ability to work with urgency to meet business needs.

Working Conditions

• Position based in a professional office environment or remote/hybrid setting.
• Standard business hours with occasional extended hours for deadlines or meetings.
• Frequent use of computer, phone systems, and claims management software.
• Comfortable navigating multiple systems and screens simultaneously.
• Requires clear verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Fast-paced environment with performance metrics.
• Frequent collaboration across time zones requiring scheduling flexibility.
• Occasional travel up to 10–15% to offices, vendor sites, or industry conferences.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting and computer use up to 8 hours per day.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and document handling.
• Ability to use standard office equipment including computers, phones, printers, and video conferencing tools.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, emails, and screens.
• Clear hearing and speaking ability on the phone for extended periods; headset use common.
• Minimal physical movement; occasional walking or standing.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation varies based on skills, experience, and location.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA), paid time off (PTO), 401(k), and company-observed holidays.

Equal Opportunity

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.