Senior Counsel

Job Objective Provide strategic legal and compliance advice and governance oversight for Encova’s Property & Casualty insurance operations and related corporate activities, balancing core P&C regulatory and compliance functions with enterprise privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI) governance. Essential Functions Serve as a trusted legal advisor and risk partner to Encova business units by translating legal and regulatory requirements into practical, business‑ready guidance and embedding legal judgment into enterprise decision‑making across Property & Casualty insurance operations and technology‑enabled activities. Advise on Property & Casualty insurance laws and regulations and manage market‑conduct risk across underwriting, rating, policy forms, claims handling, complaints, licensing, and regulatory filings, including regulatory examinations and remediation. Advise on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and AI matters as they relate to insurance operations, including incident response, regulatory notification, and governance obligations. Monitor and interpret evolving insurance, privacy, and cybersecurity laws and advise on their application to insurance products, systems, analytics, automation, and vendor relationships. Support the development and governance of enterprise‑wide privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and data governance policies and standards. Other Functions Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Active membership in the applicable state bar. Five or more years of Property & Casualty insurance legal experience preferred. Experience with insurance regulatory compliance, market conduct, underwriting, claims, or product matters preferred. Familiarity with privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, or technology‑enabled risk in a regulated industry. Strong knowledge of state and federal insurance regulatory frameworks. Ability to analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and regulatory guidance. Sound legal judgment under conditions of regulatory ambiguity. Ability to balance legal rigor, enterprise risk, and business execution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive‑level presence. Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity. Experience and Qualifications Required: Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active state bar membership. Preferred: Five or more years of Property & Casualty insurance legal experience and experience in insurance regulatory compliance, market conduct, underwriting, claims, or product matters. Location Hybrid schedule – work in the Columbus, Ohio office or remotely as permitted by role. ADA Statement This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities. Candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. EEO Statement Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer. Benefits Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Company-provided life and income protection plans Company incentive bonus program eligibility 401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% company match up to 7% on annual salary Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays Flexible Work Arrangements – Hybrid and remote depending on the role #J-18808-Ljbffr Encova Mutual Insurance Group.