Regulatory Counsel- Accident & Health Insurance

Regulatory Counsel - Accident & Health Insurance (Hybrid / Full-Time / In-House) A leading global specialty insurance and reinsurance carrier is adding an in‑house counsel to its respected Accident & Health (A&H) legal team. If you enjoy translating complex healthcare and insurance regulations into clear, practical business guidance and want a seat at the table on new product launches, marketing review, and transactional work, this hybrid in‑house lawyer role may be the right next step. You will serve as a day‑to‑day legal advisor to the U.S. A&H Business Unit, partnering hand‑in‑hand with Product, Underwriting, Claims, Operations, Actuarial, Finance, and IT, while also collaborating with U.S., Canadian, and cross‑functional partners as the A&H business continues to grow internationally. This permanent in‑house counsel position supports three A&H business segments: Group Benefits, Specialty Accident & Health, and Pet Insurance. The attorney will provide regulatory advice on U.S. healthcare, insurance, and compliance matters; draft, review, and negotiate A&H insurance and reinsurance transactional agreements (NDAs, program manager agreements, administrative services agreements, letters of credit, security agreements, letters of authority, vendor contracts, third‑party claim handling agreements, and similar); review consumer‑facing marketing, advertising, enrollment platforms, customer communications, and fulfillment materials; assist with A&H form and rate filings (including responses to Department of Insurance objections); support responses to complaints, regulatory inquiries, and market conduct exams; and manage company and vendor regulatory fraud training and reporting for U.S. legal entities. This opportunity is suitable for a 3‑5 year attorney who wants to grow beyond pure regulatory work into corporate and strategic advisory matters within a sophisticated, collaborative legal team. Basic Requirements 3‑5 years of experience in legal or regulatory compliance, ideally with exposure to insurance and/or healthcare regulatory matters Practical knowledge of Accident & Health insurance compliance and regulatory requirements, including state and federal healthcare‑related laws (e.g., PPACA, ERISA) Familiarity with privacy and data security frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, state consumer privacy laws, and emerging AI regulations) is a plus Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, and the ability to translate complex regulatory concepts into actionable business guidance Proactive, problem‑solving approach with the ability to manage a wide range of legal issues across multiple business stakeholders Proficient in legal research Excellent PC skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite J.D. from an ABA‑accredited U.S. law school Member in good standing of at least one state bar (New York admission or eligible for New York in‑house registration exemption) Outstanding professional references Position Details Type: Permanent / Direct Hire Schedule: Full‑time Location: Hybrid – New York City Compensation Salary: $180,000 to $220,000 (base and bonus based on experience, qualifications, credentials, and location). Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; health and wellness programs; retirement plans; tuition reimbursement; paid vacation; and more. Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Latitude Legal