Associate Counsel

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

Job summary

Nassau Financial Group, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking an experienced in-house counsel to support its Legal Department. This role will involve managing claims, litigation, regulatory matters, and conducting legal research while collaborating with various teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctor and have at least two years of relevant experience, alongside a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills. A competitive salary starting at $100,000 is offered, with additional performance incentives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of practical experience in private practice or in-house.
• Admission to the Connecticut Bar required.
• Experience or interest in insurance law or financial services regulation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Assist in managing outside counsel and supporting litigation strategy.
• Conduct legal research and draft relevant legal documents.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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 combination of compensation, benefits, and an entrepreneurial culture along with related experiences is key to recruiting and retaining talent. Our compensation system is designed to reward performance, support development and job growth, and compensate individuals relative to their contribution to our organization. The base salary for this position falls within Nassau’s salary band F: $100,000 + depending upon experience.

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.

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