Corporate Counsel, Federal & State Advocacy

 Corporate Counsel – Federal & State Advocacy

Join our dynamic and growing Legal team supporting Assurant’s Government Relations Business!

The Corporate Counsel, Federal & State Advocacy will support Assurant’s federal and state regulatory and legislative agenda across Washington, D.C., and key states. Reporting to the Vice President, Federal & State Advocacy, this role partners closely with Legal & Compliance, business leaders, and operational teams to help develop and execute Assurant’s legislative and regulatory strategy. Responsibilities include legal and public policy analysis and strategic counsel on issues affecting the company. The role also supports relationship‑building and representation of Assurant before lawmakers, regulators, and trade associations and coalitions. This is a remote opportunity.

What will my duties and responsibilities be in this job?

Advocacy

• Support federal and state advocacy initiatives to advance a favorable business climate for Assurant and its products.

• Identify and engage with legislative and regulatory proposals that impact our business.

• Build and maintain relationships with legislators, regulators, and industry stakeholders in a designated set of states.

Legal Support

• Provide legal analysis and strategic counsel to internal stakeholders and the VP, Federal & State Advocacy, on impactful legislation and regulatory actions.

• Support timely and informed business decisions influenced by governmental activity.

Trade Association Engagement

• Support Assurant’s advocacy priorities within relevant federal and state trade associations.

• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external trade association stakeholders.

• Help identify, anticipate, and influence key insurance policy issues.

Compliance

• Represent the company professionally at all times and ensure strict adherence to corporate policies, ethics rules, lobbying requirements, and applicable campaign finance and gift laws.

• Support administration and compliance related to the Assurant PAC.

What will my duties and responsibilities be in this job?

• A minimum of 3–4 years of relevant legal experience advising businesses or trade associations on legislative and regulatory issues, particularly in state insurance regulation

• Demonstrated experience advocating before state and/or federal legislative or regulatory bodies

• Strong understanding of federal and state insurance statutes, regulations, and legislative processes

• Prior experience within a state insurance regulatory agency, insurance company, trade association, or law firm preferred

• Knowledge of legal frameworks governing insurance company operations

• Highly motivated, dependable, detail‑oriented, and well‑organized

• Strong judgment with the ability to operate autonomously and manage multiple priorities under tight timelines

• Proven ability to work collaboratively and provide strategic legal guidance in cross‑functional settings

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism

• Strong executive presence, interpersonal skills, and advanced written and verbal communication abilities

Education & Certifications:

• Undergraduate degree

• Juris Doctorate

How much should I expect to travel?

Ability to travel as necessary, up to 40%

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Pay Range:

$103,800.00 - $173,300.00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

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What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 15 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.

Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.

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