General Counsel

First Connect Insurance

8d•$200,000 - $240,000

About The Position

First Connect Insurance Services is a digital platform providing independent insurance agents access to top US carriers and the optionality necessary to grow their businesses. Agents can work with over 130 carriers, selling various insurance policies, including home, auto, small business, and more. We’re on a mission to overhaul the technology agents have access to, putting consumer-grade software at their fingertips. We’ve got thousands of active agents with hundreds joining monthly, and we plan to accelerate our growth. First Connect is seeking a General Counsel, who will provide hands-on legal services, advice, guidance, and counsel to First Connect. As a licensed insurance agent and aggregator, First Connect has a significant operational and technological advantage over competitors. This role will partner with multiple leaders across the organization—including the CEO, CFO, VP of Carrier Relations, Director of Sales, Director of Agency Marketing Operations, and Human Resources—and serve as a strategic leader and a key decision-maker across legal, compliance, and risk matters. You’ll bring a business-oriented legal mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-moving, high-growth environment while building out legal infrastructure to scale.

Requirements

J.D. degree and active bar membership (California preferred)
10+ years of legal experience, including significant time working in or with insurance agencies, brokers, MGAs, or carriers
Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting insurance aggregators, Insurtech platforms, and agency/broker models
Broad legal experience spanning corporate law, labor law, commercial agreements, litigation, and compliance
Experience working with regulators and developing enterprise-wide legal strategy
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences
Strong business and financial acumen—comfortable navigating operational and accounting-related legal issues
High attention to detail, with the ability to deliver fast, pragmatic legal support in a startup environment
Demonstrated ability to anticipate legal risks and proactively implement solutions

Responsibilities

Provide thoughtful, strategic legal advice in support of First Connect’s business goals
Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team and influence decision-making on risk, compliance, and business strategy
Build a collaborative, impact-oriented legal function that supports business priorities with agility and attention to detail
Prepare and present legal updates to the Board of Directors and executive leadership
Draft and manage a wide variety of contracts, including carrier agreements, B2B agreements, data sharing agreements, and a high volume of NDAs
Oversee the contract intake, review, and retention process using a scalable contract management system
Identify and mitigate key contract risks related to licensing, indemnity, privacy, and product compliance
Serve as First Connect’s Compliance Officer, leading company-wide regulatory initiatives and managing compliance risk
Advise leadership on insurance regulations and licensing requirements for agents and sub-producers
Stay current on applicable state and federal regulations (including for both admitted and non-admitted products) and oversee regulatory change management
Manage tracking and response to regulatory inquiries and complaints
Partner with product and engineering teams to support legal aspects of new product development and innovation
Guide product delivery to ensure legal and regulatory compliance
Retain and manage external counsel for litigation or government investigations
Represent the company’s legal interests in dispute resolution
Support the Finance team in implementing legal controls for financial reporting and audits
Provide legal input on liabilities and work closely with auditors and risk managers
Establish governance policies and ensure legal compliance across all business functions
Support legal matters related to equity, corporate structure, and board management

Benefits

Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer-covered dental; vision plans for our team members and their families
A 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work-From-Home Stipend – Employer-provided WFH equipment and an $85 monthly expense stipend to ensure you’re set up for success.
Equity — This position is eligible for equity compensation
Training and Career Growth — Training and internal career growth opportunities
Flexible Time Off — You know when and how you should recharge

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