Associate Counsel

The Hartford; Hartford (AL); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford in Hartford, CT seeks an Associate Counsel for the Small Business and Personal Insurance Law Team (SB/PI). You will support state regulatory work, policy reformations, and major regulatory initiatives while collaborating with colleagues across the Law Department.

You will report to the Head of SB/PI Law, develop subject matter expertise, and provide practical legal guidance on business initiatives and regulatory questions.

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school; 2+ years of legal experience preferred.
• Candidates with fewer than 2 years may be considered, including 2026 graduates with pending bar results.
• Hybrid schedule preferred; in-office days Tue–Thu; Hartford, CT location when possible.
• Ability to build relationships and provide thoughtful legal advice on regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on state regulatory work, inquiries and complaints for Personal Insurance.
• Draft and review policy reformations, rescissions and reinstatements; track regulatory developments.
• Coordinate with Law Department colleagues for robust solutions across practice areas.

Skills

Legal reasoning

Regulatory analysis

Contextual advising

Independent judgment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

The Business Law Unit is seeking a talented lawyer to join the Small Business and Personal Insurance Law Team (SB/PI) as Associate Counsel. This law team is highly partnered with the property and casualty insurance business units and provides a wide array of legal services, including advice and support relating to product drafting and development; rate and form filings; underwriting practices; sales and distribution; operations; contract negotiation and drafting; regulatory inquiries and complaints; policy reformations, rescissions and reinstatements; legislative and regulatory developments (state and federal); major business initiatives and transactions; and anything else that may impact the underwriting and sale of insurance. As the main point of contact for all legal-related business issues, the SB/PI Law Team regularly coordinates with Law Department colleagues with specialized expertise (e.g., IP, Privacy, Government Relations, Enterprise Transactions, Litigation, Corporate, Compliance) in order to provide robust solutions to legal questions.

Core Responsibilities:

The SB/PI position will report to the Head of SB/PI Law and perform a wide-range of legal work for the Personal Insurance business segment, focusing on state regulatory work, regulatory inquiries and complaints; policy reformations, rescissions and reinstatements; legislative and regulatory developments (state and federal); and legal research.

The candidate will have direct alignment to business owners and be expected to build relationships with partners across the organization, identify key legal issues presented and provide thoughtful and efficient legal advice on the legal matters presented.

Core Skills:

• Develop subject matter expertise and demonstrate knowledge and judgment on business legal issues.
• Spot legal issues in business initiatives and offer thoughtful, creative legal solutions.
• Critically analyze complex legal and regulatory framework across assigned states, and assist the business to develop efficient and workable practices and processes
• Leverage tools and legal research to provide legal advice.
• Develop a strong understanding of the P&C Business Units core initiatives and organizational structure.
• Effectively communicate with partners across the organization.
• Advocate for client interests to state regulators and other external parties.
• Demonstrate well developed communication skills and independent judgment.

A JD from accredited law school and 2+ years of legal experience is preferred. Candidates with fewer than 2 years legal experience may be considered, including 2026 law school graduates with pending bar exam results.

Strong preference for candidates who can work a hybrid schedule from Hartford, CT, or another company office location, with in-office days Tuesday through Thursday. Candidates located outside of an office location should be prepared to travel based on business needs.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$111,200 - $166,800

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