Description:

Who You Are:
Are you looking for the opportunity to join a nimble, dynamic legal team, with real impact on the day-to-day business and key strategic initiatives? Are you a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment with lots of balls in the air? We're looking for an exceptional lawyer who can be a trusted partner to Policygenius marketplace business and the Legal, Compliance and Risk team.

To thrive in this role, you should be curious, detail-oriented, and independent. The Counsel will play a critical role in the internal legal and compliance function. Reporting into the Associate General Counsel, Policygenius, the Counsel will assist with analysis and legal advice on product initiatives, insurance marketplace partnerships, and regulatory and compliance issues.

What You'll Do:

Advise on a variety of legal issues, particularly related to insurance regulatory issues
Collaborate with the Marketing team to provide feedback and support regarding strategy and materials, policies, procedures, and trainings
Provide feedback to the Policygenius Pro B2B team to identify product and regulatory issues in advance of contracting
Prepare responses to regulatory inquiries
Assist in litigation matters
Research, track, and report on industry, commercial, insurance regulatory, privacy and other laws, regulations, and developments to give the most effective advice, including identification of potential risks or impact on business strategy
Concisely explain legal terms, identify related risks, and recommend tactics to achieve the most favorable, risk-mitigated results
Partner with other members of the Legal, Compliance and Risk team to implement compliance initiatives, including assessments of applicable laws and regulations
Be a utility player, taking on opportunities and adding value in practice areas beyond the Policygenius marketplace, including assisting other members of the Legal, Compliance and Risk team on a variety of special projects, as needed

What You'll Need:

5+ years of legal and/or compliance experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department and strong academic credentials, including a JD
Experience providing guidance on regulatory issues, particularly related to insurance or marketing
Familiarity with insurance or financial products, or have experience working with product teams in a consumer-facing environment
Superior written & verbal communication skills and a keen attention to detail
The ability to stay calm under pressure, work independently, and handle multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting time-sensitive deadlines
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Natural curiosity, with a desire to learn new areas of law
The ability to work collaboratively across various functions and with colleagues at all levels