Associate General Counsel - Insurance Regulatory [CT & NYC]

Oliver James; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discretionary bonus

401k match (up to 6%, immediate vesting)

ESPP eligibility

Job summary

Oliver James is seeking an Associate General Counsel for P&C Insurance & Reinsurance Regulatory, based in Connecticut or NYC. The candidate will provide legal support for regulatory, compliance, and corporate matters, working closely with business teams. Ideal applicants should hold a Juris Doctor, be admitted to the NY or CT Bar, and have over four years of relevant legal experience, including strong drafting skills. This hybrid position allows for a work-life balance and offers long-term growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Admission and in good standing with the NY or CT Bar.
• 4+ years of legal experience in P&C insurance regulatory and compliance.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills in commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Advise on insurance regulatory and compliance matters across U.S. entities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on product development and regulatory strategy.
• Support interactions with state insurance regulators and product filings.

Skills

Insurance regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Drafting and negotiation of agreements

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

[In-House] AVP, Associate General Counsel - P&C Insurance & Reinsurance Regulatory [NYC or CT]

Our client, a global P&C insurance and reinsurance carrier is seeking an attorney to support regulatory, compliance, and corporate matters across its U.S. operations. This is a highly visible, business-facing role partnering with underwriting, product, and leadership teams to support growth across both admitted and non-admitted platforms. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with insurance regulatory or corporate experience who are looking to deepen their exposure to P&C in-house and work more closely with the business, especially those seeking a move in-house from private practice from strong firms and BigLaw backgrounds, for stronger work/life balance.

Role & Responsibilities

• Advise on insurance regulatory and compliance matters across U.S. entities
• Partner with internal stakeholders on product development, filings, and regulatory strategy
• Support interactions with state insurance regulators, including inquiries and filings
• Assist with product filings, endorsements, and related regulatory requirements
• Provide guidance on corporate governance and internal compliance initiatives
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and advise on legal risk
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the business
• Collaborate cross-functionally on broader legal and operational projects

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE Juris Doctor
• MUST HAVE admission and in good standing with the NY or CT Bar
• MUST HAVE 4+ years of legal experience, within P&C insurance regulatory, compliance, and/or corporate law
• BigLaw experience (strong private practice and in-house experience accepted - MUST have most if not all skillsets)
• Experience with product filings, endorsements, and/or regulatory submissions
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across commercial agreements

Nice to Have

• Exposure to reinsurance markets
• International or cross-border experience
• Bonus: ~20% discretionary (with upside)
• 401k match (up to 6%, immediate vesting)
• ESPP (stock) eligibility

Location & Work Model

• NYC or Connecticut (back-up location is Long Island)
• Hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 day remote

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognized insurance platform and work directly with the business on high-impact regulatory and product initiatives. The role offers strong visibility, hands-on experience across multiple lines, and long-term growth within a collaborative legal and compliance team.