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Protective Life
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/3/2026
The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.

We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

Serve as Protective's primary legal and government affairs resource supporting state legislative, regulatory, and public policy initiatives in coordination with the VP, State Government Affairs.

Monitor, analyze, and provide strategic guidance on state legislative and regulatory proposals impacting Protective businesses.

Develop company policy positions and advocacy strategies related to state insurance regulation and public policy issues.

Represent Protective before state insurance departments, regulators, legislative bodies, and trade associations.

Serve as a liaison to the NAIC and support working groups, task forces, and committees.

Coordinate participation on state guaranty association boards and industry committees.

Manage state lobbying registration, reporting, gift and ethics compliance, and disclosure requirements.

Oversee lobbying compliance programs, training, and recordkeeping.

Partner with Product, Compliance, Legal, Risk, and business teams on regulatory matters and product initiatives.

Support and coordinate insurance product filings and regulatory submissions.

Prepare executive briefings, issue analyses, talking points, and comment letters.

PROFESSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Currently admitted to a state bar and in good standing.

Minimum 5-10 years of experience in insurance regulatory law, government affairs, or related legal practice.

Experience with lobbying compliance, ethics, and campaign finance requirements a plus.

Working knowledge of NAIC processes and state insurance regulation.

Strong executive writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Employee Benefits:

We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:

If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email eric.hess@protective.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.

Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.

Protective’s targeted compensation for this position is $100k-$150k. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees. This position also offers additional incentive opportunities through an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance.

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000

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