Associate Counsel

Summary

The job is a Compliance and Legal Support position in a growing company, focusing on regulatory, compliance, and operational matters. The role requires 1-4 years of experience as an Attorney or Senior Paralegal, with regulatory/insurance experience preferred. The employee will manage learning systems, track regulatory matters, develop compliance checklists, and provide general legal support to business units.

Requirements

• 1-4 years experience as an Attorney or Senior Paralegal
• Regulatory/Insurance Experience
• Prior experience providing in house legal support Preferred
• Paralegal certification or equivalent experience Required
• Possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• DocuSign
• CMS and Record Retention Database configuration a plus
• Must be able to work well with others and build effective team relationships
• Self-motivated with a high sense of professional ethics and integrity
• Working knowledge of contracts, transactional, and general corporate and business areas
• Must have good research skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Compliance/Deputy General Counsel on company regulatory, compliance and operational matters
• Manage Project with external vendors and HR to configure and track employee trainings on compliance learning programs
• Responsible for Regulatory Tracker and related matter management system - uploading matters, key documents and managing docketing system
• Research, track and draft regulatory responses and oversee audits and inquiries
• Research and develop regulatory compliance checklists and workflows for licensing, surplus lines, fee agreements, and other compliance matters
• Develop Report templates and track KPIs regarding regulatory incidences
• Direct liaison to business units for general legal support and regulatory advice
• Development and maintenance of record retention program and associated training
• Perform necessary research for legal matters and initiatives
• Coordinate with external legal counsel as required
• Other administrative support functions and occasional travel as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Paralegal Undergraduate Program Preferred

Benefits

• This position is located in New York. The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $110,000 to $135,000
• We offer a competitive benefits package and variable pay programs