VP - Public Affairs and Senior Counsel

Corgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Corgi is seeking an attorney and public affairs leader to help explain our work, develop strong relationships across the insurance industry, and support thoughtful engagement with the media and government stakeholders. This role combines hands-on communications, legal analysis, and selected government affairs work at a growing insurance company.

The VP will be a principal contact for journalists and editors, coordinating with executives, the Legal Department, and communications teams to provide

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Georgia Bar admission preferred, or ability to become appropriately authorized to practice as in-house counsel in Georgia.
• Substantial experience in public affairs, media relations, communications law, government affairs, or a combination of these fields.
• Demonstrated experience working directly and productively with journalists and other external stakeholders across multiple media formats.
• Excellent writing, editing, research, and interpersonal skills, with close attention to factual detail.
• Strong organization, responsiveness, and ability to coordinate across teams under tight deadlines.
• Sound judgment, a collaborative approach, and an interest in helping build a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Build constructive relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and industry commentators across print, digital, broadcast, podcasts, and social media.
• Manage incoming press inquiries, interview requests, and fact-checking questions; gather information from subject matter experts and coordinate timely responses.
• Draft and edit statements, executive talking points, interview briefs, FAQs, opinion pieces, and other external communications.
• Identify opportunities for executives and subject matter experts to contribute to informed discussion of insurance, innovation, and public policy.
• Track coverage and keep an organized record of media contacts, inquiries, approved responses, and follow-up commitments.
• When reporting contains a material factual error, work with the relevant teams to present supporting facts and seek clarification or correction through appropriate channels.
• Prepare company leaders for interviews, conferences, and other public engagements, and coordinate communications across legal, marketing, and business teams.
• Provide legal review of external statements and public-facing materials, with particular attention to accuracy, confidentiality, regulatory obligations, and consistency.
• Draft and review precise correspondence concerning factual questions, use of company materials, intellectual property, and other matters affecting external communications; coordinate with the Legal Department and outside counsel as needed.
• Support the Chief External Affairs Officer & Deputy General Counsel on selected state and federal government affairs priorities, including policy research, briefing materials, and stakeholder engagement.
• Help prepare communications and background materials for meetings with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and industry partners.
• Translate complex legal, regulatory, and insurance topics into clear explanations suited to different audiences.
• Develop practical processes for reviewing external communications and routing time-sensitive questions to the right decision makers.

Skills

Public affairs

Media relations

Legal analysis

Policy research

Stakeholder engagement

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Reports to: Chief External Affairs Officer & Deputy General Counsel

About the Role

Corgi is seeking an attorney and public affairs leader to help explain our work, develop strong relationships across the insurance industry, and support thoughtful engagement with the media and government stakeholders. This role combines hands-on communications, legal analysis, and selected government affairs work at a growing insurance company.

The VP will be a principal contact for journalists and editors, bringing together the right colleagues to provide timely, accurate, and useful responses. The role also supports executive communications, public policy initiatives, and legal review of external materials. It calls for someone who writes exceptionally well, enjoys building professional relationships, and can exercise sound judgment when facts or deadlines are contested.

Media Relations and Communications

• Build constructive relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and industry commentators across print, digital, broadcast, podcasts, and social media.
• Manage incoming press inquiries, interview requests, and fact-checking questions; gather information from subject matter experts and coordinate timely responses.
• Draft and edit statements, executive talking points, interview briefs, FAQs, opinion pieces, and other external communications.
• Identify opportunities for executives and subject matter experts to contribute to informed discussion of insurance, innovation, and public policy.
• Track coverage and keep an organized record of media contacts, inquiries, approved responses, and follow-up commitments.
• When reporting contains a material factual error, work with the relevant teams to present supporting facts and seek clarification or correction through appropriate channels.
• Prepare company leaders for interviews, conferences, and other public engagements, and coordinate communications across legal, marketing, and business teams.

Legal and Government Affairs

• Provide legal review of external statements and public-facing materials, with particular attention to accuracy, confidentiality, regulatory obligations, and consistency.
• Draft and review precise correspondence concerning factual questions, use of company materials, intellectual property, and other matters affecting external communications; coordinate with the Legal Department and outside counsel as needed.
• Support the Chief External Affairs Officer & Deputy General Counsel on selected state and federal government affairs priorities, including policy research, briefing materials, and stakeholder engagement.
• Help prepare communications and background materials for meetings with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and industry partners.
• Translate complex legal, regulatory, and insurance topics into clear explanations suited to different audiences.
• Develop practical processes for reviewing external communications and routing time-sensitive questions to the right decision makers.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Georgia Bar admission preferred, or ability to become appropriately authorized to practice as in-house counsel in Georgia.
• Substantial experience in public affairs, media relations, communications law, government affairs, or a combination of these fields.
• Demonstrated experience working directly and productively with journalists and other external stakeholders across multiple media formats.
• Excellent writing, editing, research, and interpersonal skills, with close attention to factual detail.
• Strong organization, responsiveness, and ability to coordinate across teams under tight deadlines.
• Sound judgment, a collaborative approach, and an interest in helping build a growing company.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in insurance, financial services, technology, or another regulated industry.
• Experience with state or federal policy, legislative work, regulatory engagement, or trade associations.
• Experience preparing senior executives for media interviews and public events.
• Experience managing outside communications advisers or counsel.

Work Location

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Atlanta, Georgia. Regular presence in the Atlanta office is required. The role works closely with executive leadership, the Legal Department, and colleagues across the business.