Counsel

Protective; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health benefits

Parental leave

PTO and holidays

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

401(k) with match

Wellbeing rewards

Job summary

Protective is seeking a senior attorney to lead state government affairs and regulatory initiatives in Alabama. You will coordinate with the VP and engage with regulators, legislators, and trade associations to shape policy positions and filings.

The role requires 5–10 years in insurance regulatory law, strong executive writing, and experience with ethics and campaign finance rules. Excellent strategic and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Currently admitted to a state bar and in good standing.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in insurance regulatory law, government affairs, or related legal practice.
• Experience with lobbying compliance, ethics, and campaign finance requirements a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Protective's primary legal and government affairs resource supporting state legislative, regulatory, and public policy initiatives in coordination with the VP, State Government Affairs.
• Monitor, analyze, and provide strategic guidance on state legislative and regulatory proposals impacting Protective businesses.
• Develop company policy positions and advocacy strategies related to state insurance regulation and public policy issues.
• Represent Protective before state insurance departments, regulators, legislative bodies, and trade associations.
• Serve as a liaison to the NAIC and support working groups, task forces, and committees.
• Coordinate participation on state guaranty association boards and industry committees.
• Manage state lobbying registration, reporting, gift and ethics compliance, and disclosure requirements.
• Oversee lobbying compliance programs, training, and recordkeeping.
• Partner with Product, Compliance, Legal, Risk, and business teams on regulatory matters and product initiatives.
• Support and coordinate insurance product filings and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare executive briefings, issue analyses, talking points, and comment letters.

Skills

Executive writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.

Wehelp protect our customers against life’s uncertainties.Regardless ofwhere you work within thecompany, you’ll behelping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

• Serve as Protective's primary legal and government affairs resource supporting state legislative, regulatory, and public policy initiatives in coordination with the VP, State Government Affairs.
• Monitor, analyze, and provide strategic guidance on state legislative and regulatory proposals impacting Protective businesses.
• Develop company policy positions and advocacy strategies related to state insurance regulation and public policy issues.
• Represent Protective before state insurance departments, regulators, legislative bodies, and trade associations.
• Serve as a liaison to the NAIC and support working groups, task forces, and committees.
• Coordinate participation on state guaranty association boards and industry committees.
• Manage state lobbying registration, reporting, gift and ethics compliance, and disclosure requirements.
• Oversee lobbying compliance programs, training, and recordkeeping.
• Partner with Product, Compliance, Legal, Risk, and business teams on regulatory matters and product initiatives.
• Support and coordinate insurance product filings and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare executive briefings, issue analyses, talking points, and comment letters.

PROFESSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Currently admitted to a state bar and in good standing.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in insurance regulatory law, government affairs, or related legal practice.
• Experience with lobbying compliance, ethics, and campaign finance requirements a plus.
• Working knowledge of NAIC processes and state insurance regulation.
• Strong executive writing, analytical, and communication skills.

$100,000 - $150,000 a year

Protective’s targeted compensation for this position is $100k-$150k. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees. This position also offers additional incentive opportunities through an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance.

Employee Benefits:

• comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• mental health benefits and an employee assistance program
• paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day
• contributions to healthcare accounts
• a pension plan
• a 401(k) plan with Company matching
• ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

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