Junior Counsel - Insurance Product & Regulatory Compliance

Protective; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

ProHealth Rewards

Job summary

Protective seeks an Associate Counsel to join our Corporate Legal team in Birmingham, AL. This entry‑level role focuses on federal securities laws, insurance product regulation, and regulatory filings for variable products, under supervision of senior attorneys.

You will collaborate across the Protection and Retirement Division, supporting product changes, regulatory filings, and due diligence for acquisitions, contributing to our business goals while gaining practical regulatory experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA Accredited or Alabama State Approved law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 0–2 years of legal experience; recent law school graduate with active license considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal counsel and support to the Protection and Retirement Division on matters related to variable annuity and variable universal life products, including product development, regulatory filings, and ongoing compliance.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders within the Protection and Retirement Division on product changes and new product designs to support business goals.
• Develop working knowledge of federal securities laws (e.g., 1933 Act, 1934 Act, Investment Company Act) as they apply to registrations and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with SEC registration statements and other required filings.
• Review and maintain fund-related agreements and respond to due diligence and compliance requests.
• Support due diligence and integration efforts related to acquisition of variable products.
• Perform other duties as assigned by managing counsel and senior attorneys.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

JD from ABA-accredited or Alabama-approved school

Job description

Protective seeks an Associate Counsel to join our Corporate Legal team in Birmingham, AL. This entry‑level role focuses on federal securities laws, insurance product regulation, and regulatory filings for variable products, under supervision of senior attorneys.

You will collaborate across the Protection and Retirement Division, supporting product changes, regulatory filings, and due diligence for acquisitions, contributing to our business goals while gaining practical regulatory experience.