WHO WE ARE:  

Zinnia is simplifying how people buy, sell, and administer insurance products. Combining intuitive enterprise technology solutions and data insights with the streamlined, consumer-facing Policygenius marketplace, Zinnia is redesigning the insurance experience for shoppers, advisors, and insurers alike — and enabling more people to protect their financial futures along the way. Zinnia has over $173.7 billion in assets under administration across 60 carrier clients, 350 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.

WHO YOU ARE:
Are you looking for the opportunity to join a nimble, dynamic legal team, with real impact on the day-to-day business and key strategic initiatives? Are you a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment with lots of balls in the air? We’re looking for an exceptional lawyer who can be a trusted partner to Policygenius marketplace business and the Legal, Compliance and Risk team.

To thrive in this role, you should be curious, detail-oriented, and independent. The Counsel will play a critical role in the internal legal and compliance function. Reporting into the Associate General Counsel, Policygenius, the Counsel will assist with analysis and legal advice on product initiatives, insurance marketplace partnerships, and regulatory and compliance issues.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Advise on a variety of legal issues, particularly related to insurance regulatory issues
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to provide feedback and support regarding strategy and materials, policies, procedures, and trainings
• Provide feedback to the Policygenius Pro B2B team to identify product and regulatory issues in advance of contracting
• Prepare responses to regulatory inquiries
• Assist in litigation matters
• Research, track, and report on industry, commercial, insurance regulatory, privacy and other laws, regulations, and developments to give the most effective advice, including identification of potential risks or impact on business strategy
• Concisely explain legal terms, identify related risks, and recommend tactics to achieve the most favorable, risk-mitigated results
• Partner with other members of the Legal, Compliance and Risk team to implement compliance initiatives, including assessments of applicable laws and regulations
• Be a utility player, taking on opportunities and adding value in practice areas beyond the Policygenius marketplace, including assisting other members of the Legal, Compliance and Risk team on a variety of special projects, as needed

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 5 years of legal and/or compliance experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department and strong academic credentials, including a JD
• Experience providing guidance on regulatory issues, particularly related to insurance or marketing
• Familiarity with insurance or financial products, or have experience working with product teams in a consumer-facing environment
• Superior written & verbal communication skills and a keen attention to detail
• The ability to stay calm under pressure, work independently, and handle multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting time-sensitive deadlines
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Natural curiosity, with a desire to learn new areas of law
• The ability to work collaboratively across various functions and with colleagues at all levels

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?  

Zinnia offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation. We offer great benefits, including health/dental insurance, parental leave, profit sharing, 401(k), incentive/bonus opportunity, tuition reimbursement, and so much more. We’re looking for the best and brightest innovators in the industry to join our team. At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Visit our website at www.zinnia.com for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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