About this role
AssuranceAmerica is seeking a Senior Counsel to work out of its Atlanta, GA office. This position will report to the VP, Associate General Counsel and will serve as a key legal advisor to Executive Leadership and business partners across the organization. The Senior Counsel will play a critical role in supporting the Company’s growth strategy by providing practical, solution oriented legal guidance in a highly regulated property & casualty insurance environment.
This position operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring a minimum of three days per week onsite at our Atlanta office. Primary Responsibilities
• Provide day-to-day legal advice to Executive Leadership and business units on regulatory, operational and strategic matters impacting the Company.
• Interpret and advise on applicable state and federal laws governing property & casualty insurance, including rate and form filings, underwriting, claims, producer licensing, advertising and consumer protection matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including vendor agreements, agency agreements, confidentiality agreements and other commercial contracts.
• Partner with Business Leadership to develop, review and enhance internal policies, procedures and controls to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Oversee and assist with responses to regulatory inquiries, consumer complaints, subpoenas and Department of Insurance examinations.
• Manage outside counsel on litigation and other specialized legal matters, including strategy, budgeting and oversight.
• Support corporate governance activities, including maintenance of corporate records and preparation of Board and committee materials as needed.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate changes in laws and regulations to affected business partners, providing actionable guidance for implementation.
• Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives as determined by the VP, Associate General Counsel.
Minimum Qualifications
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active member in good standing of at least one state bar.
• Minimum of seven to ten years of relevant legal experience, preferably within the property & casualty insurance industry, a regulatory agency or a law firm with an insurance practice.
• Strong working knowledge of state insurance laws and Department of Insurance regulatory processes.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business focused legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with Executive Leadership and cross functional teams.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.