Attorney
About The Position
The Maine Bureau of Insurance seeks an attorney to provide legal assistance to various work units, primarily the Financial Analysis Division, Examination Division, and the Market Conduct Unit. These units handle technical financial and market regulation functions, including analysis and examinations, according to Maine law and National Association of Insurance Commissioners standards. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to guide staff, and effective communication with regulated entities like insurance companies. The attorney will also support other Bureau areas with licensing, investigations, and insurance-related inquiries.
Requirements
- A Law degree from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice law in Maine and currently registered with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar.
- Familiarity with or the ability to learn the legal standards and requirements of insurance financial and market conduct regulation.
- Ability to provide clear legal analysis on complex financial regulation matters.
- Ability to communicate complex issues clearly in writing and orally.
- Familiarity with Maine’s insurance laws and regulations.
- Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism.
- Ability for occasional in-state and out-of-state travel.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Financial Regulation Division and the Market Conduct Unit in performing their functions.
- Answer questions during the examination process and assist in finalizing examination reports and corrective action plans.
- Assist in developing the Bureau’s response to complex financial and market conduct issues, including licensing, restructuring, and dissolution of insurance companies and other legal entities.
- Answer internal and external questions regarding the Bureau’s financial and market regulation functions.
- Propose, review, research, and collaborate on legislation related to financial regulation, market conduct, and other areas of responsibility.
- Assist in contracting with examiners and other vendors.
- Perform other market surveillance and compliance investigation work.
- Assist other work units and senior staff as needed.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% or 18.91% of employee's pay towards MainePERS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
