Associate General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary

Pacific Guardian Life; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Guardian Life is seeking an Associate General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role provides comprehensive legal support across life insurance products, operations, investments, distribution, claims, underwriting, technology, privacy, and corporate initiatives.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on insurance laws, monitor regulatory developments, and support corporate transactions while serving as Assistant Corporate Secretary.

Qualifications

• Juris Doct (J.D) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing in Hawaii.
• 5 years of legal experience, preferably with a law firm serving insurance clients, or a life insurance company.
• Experience with regulation, corporate governance, and compliance programs.
• Familiarity with NAIC requirements and life insurance regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, governance support, regulatory compliance oversight, and risk management guidance to the Company.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial contracts and legal agreements.
• Advise business units on state and federal insurance laws, regulations, and regulatory developments.
• Support strategic initiatives and corporate transactions.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the life insurance industry and advise management on potential impacts.
• Serve as Assistant Corporate Secretary for the Company.
• Assist in compliance program initiatives, including monitoring compliance with laws and regulations, market conduct requirements, anti-money laundering regulations, OFAC sanctions, privacy and data protection laws.
• Investigate compliance issues, complaints, and potential regulatory violations.
• Assist in executing the Company’s fraud prevention program.
• Review and oversee regulatory filings, disclosures, and reporting obligations.
• Partner with Risk Management and Internal Audit to identify legal and regulatory risks.
• Participate in enterprise risk assessments and governance committees.
• Develop controls and monitoring processes to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Assist management in evaluating new products, services, and business initiatives from a legal and compliance perspective.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory compliance experience

Corporate governance experience

Insurance industry experience

Education

Juris Doct (J.D) from an accredited law school

Job description

Join Pacific Guardian Life (PGL), a trusted Hawai‘i company since 1961 and recognized as one of Hawaii’s Best Places to Work. At PGL, we help individuals and businesses secure their futures through life insurance and employee benefit solutions while fostering a workplace built on collaboration, learning, and long-term career growth.

The Associate General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary provides legal advice, corporate governance support, regulatory compliance oversight, and risk management guidance to the Company. The position also serves as Assistant Corporate Secretary, supporting Board and committee operations, corporate records management, and organizational governance practices.

What You’ll Do

• Provide legal advice and guidance on life insurance products, operations, investments, distribution, claims, underwriting, technology, privacy, and corporate initiatives.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial contracts and legal agreements.
• Advise business units on state and federal insurance laws, regulations, and regulatory developments.
• Support strategic initiatives and corporate transactions.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the life insurance industry and advise management regarding potential impacts.
• Serve as Assistant Corporate Secretary for the Company.
• Assist in compliance program initiatives, which could include monitoring compliance with laws and regulations, market conduct requirements, anti-money laundering regulations, OFAC sanctions requirements, privacy and data protection laws.
• Investigate compliance issues, complaints, and potential regulatory violations.
• Assist in executing the Company’s fraud prevention program.
• Review and oversee regulatory filings, disclosures, and reporting obligations.
• Partner with Risk Management and Internal Audit functions to identify legal and compliance risks.
• Participate in enterprise risk assessments and governance committees.
• Develop controls and monitoring processes to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Assist management in evaluating new products, services, and business initiatives from a legal and compliance perspective.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doct (J.D) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing in Hawaii.
• 5 years of legal experience, preferably with a law firm serving insurance clients, or a life insurance company.
• Experience with regulation, corporate governance, and compliance programs.
• Familiarity with NAIC requirements and life insurance regulatory frameworks.

Why Join Pacific Guardian Life

• Work for a well-established and respected local company
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Contribute to a company focused on protecting Hawai‘i’s families and businesses

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial wellness of our team members. Our benefits include health and dental insurance, group life insurance, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, as well as profit sharing and a 401(k) retirement plan. We’re committed to providing a supportive work environment that values both your personal and professional growth.

Salary: $140k – 165k/year

Job Type: Full-time

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.

No relocation assistance provided.

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