Position:  Assistant Counsel  

Location:  Remote (New York Based Preferred)  

Salary:      $130K-$150K + Bonus

Growing Insurance Carrier firm seeks Assistant Counsel to join their Team!

Responsibilities:

·       Develop subject matter expertise on paid family and medical leave (PFML), workers’ compensation, disability, employment, labor and health laws and regulations at federal and state levels in states where Company is licensed. Analyze state laws, regulations and state insurance department bulletins, notices, and circular letters for impact on Company products. Provide updates, including links to or attachment of appropriate bulletins, laws or regulations, to S.V.P. Government Affairs and Chief Legal Officer and the Associate General Counsel(s).

·       Participate and work with state and national trade associations in industry advocacy efforts in emerging market states considering and/or implementing paid family and medical leave programs, while maintaining a presence in current market states and monitoring and reporting to the S.V.P. Government Affairs and Chief Legal Officer any legislative or regulatory changes that potentially impact said market.

·       Respond to legal/compliance questions from Company departments.

·       Conduct legal research and provide guidance on various compliance topics, including HIPAA and state privacy laws, claims adjudication, electronic signature laws, insurance advertising laws, regulatory filing requirements, and consumer complaints.

·       Attend assigned project meetings to provide oversight and identify potential compliance issues to be addressed and escalated to Chief Legal Officer/Associate General Counsel(s).

·       Conduct regulatory research and provide legal guidance related to insurance product development, insurance compliance, forms, and filings.

·       Review and approve Company PFML insurance product policy forms for use after de-bracketing by Product Development and assist in the de-bracketing process.

·       Review PFML product advertising materials for legal accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.

·       Assist with general compliance matters including preparation and submission of compliance reports/data calls to requesting regulatory entities in a timely manner.

·       Review correspondence from outside attorneys, law firms, courts or state agencies.

·       Aid other Company departments in responding to inquiries.

·       Attend outside meetings as necessary and appropriate.

·       Meet objectives and goals set forth by management

Qualifications:

·      JD from accredited law school

·      Admission to New York State Bar

·      3+ years of experience in government affairs/regulatory or trade association experience with Worker’s Comp or other statutory disability and/or PFML insurance preferred.

·      Proficient in Lexis