Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory Affairs

Assistant General Counsel – Regulatory Affairs

Law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and New York bar admission required
10+ years and a strong record of relevant experience and progressing responsibility at an insurance or other financial services firm, an insurance or securities regulator, and/or a law firm; or comparable experience with specific focus on applying and interpreting federal and/or state laws and regulations
Significant experience directly interacting with state and federal regulatory agencies and investigating and litigating violations of laws and regulations
Significant experience directly counseling senior business leaders
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex projects
Litigation and government enforcement defense experience is very helpful
Commitment to highest level of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Provide strategic and day-to-day counsel to the company on a range of regulatory and legal issues impacting all of Guardian’s businesses, often in partnership with senior colleagues across the Law Department
Effectively manage interactions with regulators, including in response to formal and informal inquiries, exams, requests, and the like, and represent individuals in regulatory testimony
Identify and assess potential legal and regulatory issues. Proactively manage issues, involving key stakeholders across the firm as appropriate
Handle a portfolio of regulatory matters independently, exercising excellent judgment regarding when to escalate issues
Support enterprise risk management, including through development of policies and procedures
Identify and manage outside counsel, where appropriate
Communicate effectively with attorneys, other colleagues, and leaders
Engage across all business areas to build strong partnerships with colleagues and leaders, including colleagues in other Law Department practice groups
Maintain awareness of industry trends and external environment (e.g., economic conditions, new regulatory requirements), leveraging insight to inform strategies