Legislative & Regulatory Counsel

State Farm; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual raise & bonus

401(k) plan

Job summary

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company seeks an experienced Counsel to lead government relations across multiple states from Sacramento, CA. The role sits in the Corporate Law Division and requires relocation to Sacramento with potential benefits for the right candidate.

You will monitor legislation, engage regulators, and work with policy teams to shape regulatory outcomes while aligning with business objectives and customer advocacy.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school with outstanding 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 RIHC if not licensed there.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in government relations, drafting, advocacy, or regulatory law.
• Proactive approach, strong advisory skills, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead State Farm's government relations across multiple states from Sacramento.
• Monitor, analyze, 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

Regulatory law

Team player

Analytical

Proactive

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Overview

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.

Responsibilities

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 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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Details

• 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!

Our Benefits

State Farm values work-life balance and offers competitive compensation!

• Potential starting salary range: $151,000-$260,000
  • Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
  • High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay with a target of 20% and maximum potential of 30%

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in‑network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top‑notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!