Associate Counsel

Nassau; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau in Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking an in-house counsel to support its Legal Department within a growing financial services company. The role involves managing claims, litigation, and regulatory matters, as well as collaborating across various teams to mitigate legal risks.

Qualified candidates must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) and have at least two years of practical experience, preferably in insurance law or financial services regulation. Nassau offers a competitive base salary starting from $100,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of practical experience in private practice or in-house.
• Experience in insurance law, financial services regulation, or litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Assist in managing outside counsel and litigation strategy.
• Conduct legal research and draft litigation materials.
• Partner with compliance and fraud teams for investigations.
• Analyze legal and regulatory risks associated with products.
• Monitor developments in insurance laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate legal risk.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple matters

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admission to the Connecticut Bar

Job description

Job Summary

In-house counsel role providing support across the Legal Department of a growing financial services company focused on insurance, retirement and investment management. The individual will initially focus on developing a deep knowledge of the company’s products, services and operations with a focus on managing claims, litigation and regulatory matters. This position offers a tremendous growth opportunity for an attorney interested in joining a high‑performing team and building a career in financial services.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Support all phases of litigation and pre‑litigation matters, including claims disputes, consumer complaints, and regulatory inquiries
• Assist in managing outside counsel, tracking case developments, and supporting litigation strategy and reporting
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, discovery materials, and responses related to litigation and regulatory matters
• Partner with compliance and fraud teams to investigate and respond to suspected fraud, policyholder disputes, and regulatory issues
• Analyze legal and regulatory risks associated with insurance products, distribution channels, and business initiatives
• Monitor and summarize developments in insurance laws, regulations, and litigation trends impacting the business
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with IT, product, compliance, and operations teams to mitigate legal risk
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Juris Doctor (JD) with a minimum of two years of practical experience in private practice or in‑house as well as admission to the Connecticut Bar
• Experience or demonstrated interest in insurance law, financial services regulation, or litigation preferred
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Strong work ethic coupled with a proactive growth mindset
• Humble but not passive. Confident but not arrogant
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex issues into practical guidance
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with a strong sense of ownership and professional judgment

Compensation

Nassau maintains a holistic compensation philosophy focused on competitive base salaries, performance‑driven incentives, and unique professional development opportunities. The base salary for this position falls within Nassau’s salary band F: $100,000+ depending on experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nassau provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.