Associate Counsel - Government Affairs (Hybrid Washington D.C. or Birmingham, Al)

Protective is seeking a proactive and motivated professional to support the company’s government affairs team on advocacy and policy engagement at the state and federal levels. This position plays a key role in monitoring legislative and regulatory activity, preparing policy analysis, and coordinating internal and external stakeholder communications. The ideal candidate will bring strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with an interest in public policy and experience in government or regulated industries. Some travel will be required.

CONTACT WITH OTHERS:

Internal: Legal, Government Affairs, Compliance, Communications, Risk, Accounting, Operations, and Product teams

External: Legislators, regulators, outside counsel, and trade association representatives

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and report on state and federal legislative and regulatory developments
• Track and summarize industry trade association meetings, stakeholder calls and policy events
• Conduct research and analysis on public policy issues affecting the company
• Draft internal policy updates, briefing memos, and advocacy materials
• Coordinate with internal business units to assess policy risks and opportunities
• Support engagement with industry trade associations and regulatory bodies
• Assist with Political Action Committee (PAC) programming and compliance
• Support administrative tasks and legal/government affairs compliance efforts
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. or policy-related graduate degree preferred
• 1–4 years of experience in government, insurance, public policy, or government relations
• Strong understanding of the legislative process and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with policy tracking tools
  
  
  

Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $78,000 to $105,000. 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.