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Protective Life. Serve as Protective's primary legal and government affairs resource supporting state legislative, regulatory, and public policy initiatives in coordination with the VP, State Government Affairs .
Posted 11/3/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in insurance regulatory law and government affairs, with a strong focus on state legislative and regulatory initiatives. Proficient in developing advocacy strategies, managing lobbying compliance, and preparing executive communications.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Juris Doctor (J.D.)Insurance Regulatory LawLobbying ComplianceExecutive WritingNAIC Processes
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Hard Skills
State Legislative AnalysisRegulatory Proposal GuidancePolicy Position DevelopmentAdvocacy Strategy DevelopmentInsurance Product FilingsRegulatory SubmissionsCompliance Program ManagementTraining and Recordkeeping
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsCommunication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
State Bar Admission
Industry Keywords
Government AffairsPublic PolicyState Insurance RegulationTrade AssociationsGuaranty Association Boards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as Protective's primary legal and government affairs resource supporting state legislative, regulatory, and public policy initiatives in coordination with the VP, State Government Affairs
- Monitor, analyze, and provide strategic guidance on state legislative and regulatory proposals impacting Protective businesses
- Develop company policy positions and advocacy strategies related to state insurance regulation and public policy issues
- Represent Protective before state insurance departments, regulators, legislative bodies, and trade associations
- Serve as a liaison to the NAIC and support working groups, task forces, and committees
- Coordinate participation on state guaranty association boards and industry committees
- Manage state lobbying registration, reporting, gift and ethics compliance, and disclosure requirements
- Oversee lobbying compliance programs, training, and recordkeeping
- Partner with Product, Compliance, Legal, Risk, and business teams on regulatory matters and product initiatives
- Support and coordinate insurance product filings and regulatory submissions
- Prepare executive briefings, issue analyses, talking points, and comment letters
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
- Currently admitted to a state bar and in good standing
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience in insurance regulatory law, government affairs, or related legal practice
- Experience with lobbying compliance, ethics, and campaign finance requirements is a plus
- Working knowledge of NAIC processes and state insurance regulation
- Strong executive writing, analytical, and communication skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Short-term disability
- Cultural observance day
- Contributions to healthcare accounts
- Pension plan
- 401(k) plan with Company matching
- ProHealth Rewards platform with cash rewards
- Annual incentive based on individual and Company performance
- Disability accommodations for the application and recruitment process