Counsel

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it. We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most. Serve as Protective's primary legal and government affairs resource supporting state legislative, regulatory, and public policy initiatives in coordination with the VP, State Government Affairs. Monitor, analyze, and provide strategic guidance on state legislative and regulatory proposals impacting Protective businesses. Develop company policy positions and advocacy strategies related to state insurance regulation and public policy issues. Represent Protective before state insurance departments, regulators, legislative bodies, and trade associations. Serve as a liaison to the NAIC and support working groups, task forces, and committees. Coordinate participation on state guaranty association boards and industry committees. Manage state lobbying registration, reporting, gift and ethics compliance, and disclosure requirements. Oversee lobbying compliance programs, training, and recordkeeping. Partner with Product, Compliance, Legal, Risk, and business teams on regulatory matters and product initiatives. Support and coordinate insurance product filings and regulatory submissions. Prepare executive briefings, issue analyses, talking points, and comment letters. PROFESSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school. Currently admitted to a state bar and in good standing. Minimum 5-10 years of experience in insurance regulatory law, government affairs, or related legal practice. Experience with lobbying compliance, ethics, and campaign finance requirements a plus. Working knowledge of NAIC processes and state insurance regulation. Strong executive writing, analytical, and communication skills.