Legislative and Regulatory Counsel, Hybrid (Mid-Atlantic Region)

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

We’re looking for a strategic and solutions-oriented Legislative and Regulatory Counsel to join our Government and Industry Relations team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping a fair and effective legislative and regulatory environment for the insurance industry.

You’ll provide legal and policy guidance, lead advocacy efforts, and help drive regulatory strategy across multiple jurisdictions. Collaborating closely with internal teams, industry partners, and government stakeholders, you’ll work to advance organizational priorities, navigate complex compliance issues, and support sound public policy.

If you're passionate about insurance, committed to collaboration, and eager to make an impact in a dynamic regulatory landscape—we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Advocate and engage with members of state legislative and executive branches to advance organizational priorities.
• Partner closely with internal business teams and the Law Department to develop and implement both state-specific and nationwide legislative and regulatory strategies.
• Identify, cultivate, and sustain coalition partnerships to strengthen advocacy efforts and promote effective lobbying initiatives.
• Collaborate with outside counsel, state and national trade associations, and lobbyists to align on strategy and execution.
• Draft, review, and disseminate information on pending legislation and regulations to both internal stakeholders and external partners, driving informed advocacy strategies.
• Communicate updates on enacted legislation to business and compliance teams to ensure alignment and operational readiness.
• Prepare and deliver testimony for legislative and regulatory proceedings, representing the organization’s interests with clarity and professionalism.
• Manage budgets related to political action committees (ALLPAC) and corporate contributions with transparency and compliance.
• Participate in Market Conduct Examinations, Investigations, Compliance Reviews, and complaint resolution processes as necessary.
• Lead conversations and negotiations with regulatory authorities and government agency leadership, serving as a key liaison to facilitate communication and secure approvals for rate filings, form filings, and other critical initiatives.
• Serve on cross-functional compliance and special subject matter teams to provide expert legal and strategic counsel.
• Collaborate across teams to develop and implement strategies for resolving compliance challenges effectively.
• Provide senior leadership with regular updates on legislative and regulatory trends, analysis, and advocacy recommendations.
• Willingness to travel within the Mid-Atlantic region (MD, NJ, PA, DE & Washington, D.C.) and occasionally beyond for engagements such as state trade association meetings, advocacy at state legislatures, regulator meetings, and business unit collaborations.

Key Attributes

• A strategic thinker and clear communicator with deep legal and regulatory expertise
• Skilled at collaborating across diverse teams and engaging a broad spectrum of stakeholders
• Experienced in coalition-building and adept at navigating complex political and regulatory environments
• Background in state-level legislative or regulatory advocacy, preferably within insurance, financial services, or similarly regulated industries
• Dedicated to advancing equity, inclusion, and ethical public engagement
   

Education

• Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing within state of practice

Experience

• 10 or more years of experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

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Skills

Business Meetings, Client Advocacy, Government Affairs, Government Regulation, Grassroots Lobbying, Insurance Products, Lobbying, Market Conduct, Market Consulting, Market Research, Negotiation, Negotiation Strategies, Property & Casualty Insurance, Public Affairs, Public Affairs Strategies, Public Policies, Trade Associations, Travel Business

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $141,800.00 - 219,200.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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