Regulatory Compliance Counsel

Merastar Insurance Company - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Saint Louis, MO

5,001-10,000 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Kemper Life is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Counsel to join its Legal Department. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance within the heavily regulated insurance industry, specifically focusing on life insurance. The successful candidate will provide proactive legal counsel, manage regulatory processes, and support business initiatives while maintaining relationships with regulators and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, direct and advise on Market Conduct Exams.
• Manage the Regulatory Change Management and Compliance Monitoring processes.
• Oversee consumer and department of insurance complaint process.
• Monitor and implement insurance laws, regulation and guidance.
• Provide legal advice on all aspects of the life insurance business including the design, sale and administration of life and other insurance policies and agent and distribution matters.
• Provide proactive and timely legal counsel in support of strategic and tactical business initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate risk to Company by providing relevant counsel and effective business-focused solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators and industry stakeholders.
• Support business partners in finding legally compliant solutions to challenging business problems.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with management and internal business clients, agents, outside counsel and Company partners to gain a deep understanding of the Company's business, challenges, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare various regulatory filings and draft policy forms.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from ABA-accredited institution and member in good standing of the Missouri Bar (or equivalent).
• Four or more years of combined law firm and in-house legal experience in the insurance industry; life insurance experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with state insurance regulators to resolve issues and meet company objectives.
• Superior verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results driven with strong business acumen possessing the ability to influence others.
• Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization and the flexibility to adapt to and lead through change.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and a positive attitude.

Benefits

• Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
• Robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
• Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
• Community contribution through United Way and volunteer programs.
• Generous paid time off and business casual dress.
• Employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.