Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Requires relocation to Melbourne, FL (No-remote) + Full Relocation Package Offered + 18- 24 Months to GC role!

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Salary: $175,000 - $185,000 per year

A bit about us:

A growing, technology-driven insurance carrier is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its headquarters on Florida’s Space Coast. This attorney will play a critical role supporting both claims and underwriting functions, handling regulatory and compliance matters, and ensuring legal integrity across operations in the 11 states where the company provides coverage.

Why join us?

• Key legal role with exposure to executives and cross-functional teams.
• Career growth opportunities with a rapidly expanding insurance carrier. Currently at $360M with plans to grow to $1B in next several years.
• Live and work in Melbourne, FL — affordable, coastal living with proximity to Orlando, Tampa, and Miami.

Job Details

This role is located in Melbourne, FL. It is posted nationally, with a relocation package offered. For this role to be a fit, you must be willing to relocate. Fully remote is not an option.

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career and step into a clear succession path to the General Counsel seat within 18–24 months? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, innovative insurance organization as Associate General Counsel, where you’ll immediately play a pivotal role in shaping legal and compliance strategy across multiple lines of business. You will start by working closely with claims as well as the underwriting teams. The firm is small and you will likely grow to work with all of the departments in a short time!

Our client is seeking a highly motivated attorney with strong regulatory and compliance experience who is eager to make an impact from day one. This position is based at our Melbourne, Florida headquarters and requires relocation (no remote option) with full relocation assistance for the right candidate.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze & Advise: Interpret statutory and regulatory changes to assess compliance impact across all business units.
• Monitor Regulatory Developments: Stay ahead of industry updates, bulletins, and alerts to ensure proactive compliance.
• Support Investigations: Partner with regulators and address consumer complaints from state Departments of Insurance.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work together with leadership and internal teams to align compliance with business objectives.
• Contract Oversight: Review vendor contracts and agreements with a focus on compliance and risk mitigation.
• Policy Development: Create, review, and enhance internal policies and procedures to strengthen corporate governance.
• Legal Guidance: Provide trusted counsel on risk, obligations, and opportunities while supporting growth initiatives.
• Research & Drafting: Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on state and federal statutes and regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

Education & Licenses:

• J.D. required; bachelor’s degree required
• Florida or Georgia Bar licensure preferred (other state bars considered with willingness to obtain Florida licensure)

Experience & Knowledge

• State insurance department or regulatory compliance experience strongly preferred
• Background in homeowners property & casualty insurance is a plus
• Proven success managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• High ethics, integrity, and professionalism
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and problem-solving ability

What’s In It for You

• Clear Path to GC: With successful performance, you’ll step into the General Counsel role within 18–24 months.
• Impact & Visibility: Your legal expertise will directly shape company strategy, compliance, and growth.
• Competitive Rewards: Attractive compensation package with base salary, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and holidays).
• Professional Growth: Work alongside senior leadership, gain mentorship, and expand your expertise across multiple legal domains.
• Relocation Assistance: We’ll help you make Melbourne, FL, your new professional and personal home.

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