Counsel

Arch Insurance Group Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

401(k) with generous matching

PTO 20 days per year

Holidays 12 per year

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Arch Insurance Group Inc. seeks a regulatory and compliance attorney to guide the business through state and federal insurance, privacy, and claims-handling requirements.

The role collaborates with underwriting on policy form compliance, manages regulatory filings, and drafts commercial agreements such as TPA, MSA, and vendor contracts. The position requires a J.D., 1–3 years of experience (in-house preferred), and strong research and drafting skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 1–3 years of legal experience; in-house experience preferred.
• Claims experience is a plus.
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts.
• Strong analytical and legal research skills; proficiency with Westlaw and Oden.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented; able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative, professional demeanor; proactive and creative thinker.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret state and federal statutes, bulletins, and market-conduct requirements for admitted and non-admitted business.
• Partner with underwriting to ensure policy forms comply with requirements.
• Monitor privacy and data security laws and regulations.
• Prepare and manage regulatory filings, including holding company filings.
• Provide strategic guidance on regulatory matters and claims handling laws.
• Assist business units in responding to consumer complaints.
• Draft and revise commercial contracts including TPA agreements, MSAs, and vendor agreements.
• Conduct legal research, including 50-state surveys.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative team member

Proactive/creative thinking

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Oden

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility.

Position Summary

Arch Insurance is seeking a regulatory and compliance attorney to guide the business through state and federal insurance, privacy, and claims-handling requirements. The role partners with underwriting on policy form compliance, manages regulatory filings, supports responses to consumer complaints, and drafts key commercial agreements, including TPA, MSA, and vendor contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, research, and interpret state and federal statutes, bulletins, and market-conduct requirements governing admitted and non-admitted business.
• Partner with underwriting teams to ensure policy forms comply with applicable requirements.
• Monitor, research, and interpret state and federal privacy and data security laws and regulations.
• Prepare and manage regulatory filings, including holding company filings.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on regulatory matters and laws governing claims handling.
• Assist Arch business units in responding to consumer complaints.
• Draft and revise commercial contracts, including TPA agreements, MSAs, program administration agreements, and vendor agreements.
• Conduct legal research, including 50-state surveys.

Required Skills & Experience

• Required Qualifications
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• One to three years of legal experience; in-house experience preferred.
• Claims experience a plus.
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts.
• Strong analytical and legal research skills, including proficiency with tools such as WestlawTM and Oden.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and deliver consistently strong results.
• Demonstrated ability to succeed both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Professional and positive demeanor.
• Proactive, resourceful, and creative thinker.

For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

$95,900 - $148,902/year

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

• Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more.

14400 Arch Insurance Group Inc.