Legislative & Regulatory Counsel

State Farm; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company seeks a dynamic Legislative & Regulatory Counsel to lead the company’s government relations across multiple states from its Sacramento, California office. This Corporate Law Division role combines policy insight with strategic engagement in a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA‑accredited school, an active law license, and 5–10 years in government relations or regulatory practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with outstanding credentials.
• Active law license in at least one state in good standing.
• Ability to obtain California RIHC to practice law if not licensed in CA.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in government relations, legislative drafting, analysis, or regulatory law.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. immediately; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead State Farm's government relations across multiple states.
• Monitor and influence legislative and regulatory activities.
• Build relationships with lobbyists, trade associations, and external partners.
• Collaborate with Public Policy and grassroots teams on policy solutions.
• Represent State Farm before regulators and assist with examinations, rate filings, and complaints.

Skills

Government relations

Legislative drafting

Advocacy

Regulatory law

Education

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

Job description

Join State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, a proud Fortune 50 company with a legacy of excellence since 1922, as we seek a dynamic and experienced Legislative & Regulatory Counsel to help lead the company’s government relations efforts across multiple states.

This State Counsel position is based in our Sacramento, California, Legislative & Regulatory office and is part of the Corporate Law Division of State Farm’s Law Department. While this position is located in Sacramento, the selected candidate will help lead the company’s government relations efforts across multiple states.

We welcome qualified candidates from across the United States! This position requires relocation to Sacramento, California, and relocation benefits may be available for the right candidate!

At State Farm, we don’t just offer jobs; we provide opportunities to grow, challenge yourself, and make a meaningful impact. Our team members are empowered to collaborate, innovate, develop professionally, and thrive in a supportive environment that values collaboration, growth, and teamwork.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that balances in-office collaboration with remote productivity. While this role requires the majority of time in office to support close teamwork, we value work-life balance and adaptability as business needs evolve.
• Impactful Work: You will lead the charge in monitoring and influencing legislative and regulatory activities across multiple states, shaping policies that directly affect our business and customers.
• Strategic Partnerships: Build relationships with and utilize lobbyists, trade associations, and external partners to proactively shape the external environment and advance State Farm’s interests.
• Public Policy Engagement: Collaborate closely with our Public Policy team and grassroots functions to craft innovative policy solutions and engage employees and agents on critical business issues.
• Leadership in Action: Represent State Farm before regulators, guide responses to examinations, and support business units with rate filings and complaints — your legal expertise will be central to our success.

What We’re Looking For:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with outstanding academic credentials.
• Active law license in at least one state and in good standing with the bar.
• Ability to obtain permission to practice law in California as a Registered In-House Counsel (RIHC) if not already licensed in California.
• Preferred candidate would have a minimum 5-10 years of relevant legal experience in one or more of the following: Government relations/ Legislative drafting, analysis, and advocacy/ Regulatory law
• A proactive, preventative approach to lawyering, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and navigate new legal and regulatory issues, with a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Proven team player who excels in collaborating with diverse stakeholders in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity
• This position is based in Sacramento, California. Qualified candidates nationwide are encouraged to apply. Relocation to Sacramento is required, and relocation assistance may apply for the right candidate.
• This Sacramento-based role requires periodic travel to assigned states and occasionally to Bloomington, IL.
• Outside legal practice is not permitted, except authorized pro bono work. New hires must cease all outside legal work prior to joining.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours as needed given workload and nature of the responsibilities.
• For Los Angeles candidates: Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
• For San Francisco candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you’re ready to take your legal career to the next level in a company that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation, we want to hear from you. Join State Farm and help shape the future of insurance law and policy for the benefit of State Farm’s policyholders!