Associate Counsel
robert halfBel Air (MD)
About the role
We are looking for an accomplished attorney to join a growing financial services organization in the Greater Hartford area. This role is designed for a legal team member who wants to build broad in-house experience while advising on matters tied to insurance, retirement, and investment-related operations. The position will play a key role in claims, disputes, litigation, and regulatory issues while partnering with teams across the business to provide practical, risk-based guidance.
Responsibilities:
Guide pre-dispute and active dispute matters involving claims, customer complaints, and inquiries from regulatory bodies.
Coordinate with external legal partners by overseeing progress, reviewing developments, and helping shape case strategy and internal reporting.
Prepare legal analyses, briefs, correspondence, and other written materials to support litigation, investigations, and regulatory responses.
Work closely with compliance and fraud stakeholders to review suspected fraudulent activity, resolve policyholder concerns, and address legal exposure.
Evaluate legal and regulatory considerations connected to insurance offerings, distribution methods, and new business activities.
Track changes in insurance laws, enforcement activity, and litigation trends, and translate those developments into clear business guidance.
Collaborate with colleagues in technology, product, compliance, and operations to identify potential risks and support sound decision-making.
Contribute to additional legal department priorities as business needs evolve.
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