Counsel, Legal and Regulatory

Fortegra; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid disability

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Fortegra seeks a Counsel, Legal & Regulatory in Jacksonville, FL to support the company’s growth across legal, regulatory, compliance, governance, and commercial contracting matters. The role provides day‑to‑day support to senior attorneys and collaborates with business teams enterprise‑wide.

You will handle drafting and negotiation of agreements, advise on regulatory compliance and investigations, and coordinate with state Departments of Insurance while guiding regulatory examinations and

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school or equivalent.
• Active U.S. license to practice law.
• 5+ years' legal experience with regulatory or insurance law focus.
• Experience with commercial contracting or corporate transactions.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements under senior attorneys’ guidance.
• Provide legal counsel on regulatory compliance, investigations, and enforcement matters.
• Serve as primary contact for state Departments of Insurance and other agencies.
• Lead and coordinate regulatory examinations, inquiries, and information responses.
• Support corporate transactions requiring regulatory review (mergers, acquisitions, restructurings).

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Corporate transactions

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

5+ years of legal experience with regulatory or insurance law focus

Authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship)

Job description

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Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; 5+ years of legal experience, with a focus on regulatory or insurance law preferred; Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Title: Counsel, Legal & Regulatory
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Fortegra
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Description: Fortegra is seeking a Counsel, Legal & Regulatory to support the Company’s growth by assisting with a wide range of legal, regulatory, compliance, corporate governance, and commercial contracting matters. This role provides day‑to‑day support to senior attorneys, helps manage regulatory obligations, contributes to public policy and industry engagement, and collaborates with business teams across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements under the guidance of senior attorneys (distribution agreements, reinsurance agreements, trust agreements, NDAs, etc.).
• Provide legal counsel on regulatory compliance, investigations, and enforcement matters.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for state Departments of Insurance and other regulatory agencies.
• Lead and coordinate regulatory examinations, inquiries, and responses to information requests.
• Support corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings requiring regulatory review.

Eligibility:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal experience, with a focus on regulatory or insurance law preferred.
• Experience with commercial contracting or corporate transactions.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States (no visa sponsorship available).

Benefits: Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, company-paid short/long-term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance, and more.
Deadline: Not specified
Fees: None