Insurance Regulatory Attorney

Mitchell Williams Selig Gates & Woodyard•Little Rock, AR

14h

About The Position

Mitchell Williams is hiring an attorney for its Insurance Regulatory Practice Group to contribute to the Firm’s national insurance regulatory practice. The attorney will work primarily with the Practice Group’s more than 15 attorneys and may also collaborate with the Business Group on matters such as mergers and acquisitions. The role emphasizes property and casualty lines, including Surplus Lines, and holding company transactions involving mergers and acquisitions of regulated entities. Relevant work may also involve market conduct, insurance agency and broker relationships and contracts, and financial analysis. Legal work may include product development and filings; representing clients in market conduct and financial examinations; domestic and foreign license applications; and advertising review and compliance. The attorney will have opportunities for direct client interaction and may serve as a primary client contact as appropriate. The position calls for careful organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The preferred office locations are Little Rock, Arkansas, and Austin, Texas, to support time with senior attorneys. Remote employment may also be considered, with periodic visits to Firm offices. The Firm describes its culture as collaborative and inclusive, with values including respect, transparency, inclusion, adaptability, balance, and community involvement.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to a state bar.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, including the ability to formulate persuasive legal arguments and communicate complex legal concepts effectively.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with clients, colleagues, and other team members.
Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
Strong time management and prioritization skills.
Ability to work independently with limited direction and guidance on simultaneous complex projects.
Ability to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of relevant experience is preferred, in private practice, in-house with an insurance company or other insurance-related entity, or at an insurance department.
Experience in property and casualty lines of business, including Surplus Lines.
Experience with holding company transactions, including mergers and acquisitions of regulated entities.
Experience with market conduct issues.
Experience with insurance agency and broker relationships and contracts.
Strong financial analysis skills.
Experience communicating directly with clients.
Work in the Austin, Texas, or Little Rock, Arkansas, office is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive legal research using online databases, libraries, and other resources, including AI-enhanced tools.
Ensure legal documents comply with applicable laws and regulations and accurately reflect clients’ intentions and interests.
Collaborate with partners, associates, compliance professionals, and other Firm team members to achieve shared goals and deliver high-quality services.
Build and maintain client relationships based on trust, professionalism, and effective representation.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients as appropriate, communicate regularly, and provide updates on matter developments and strategies.
Attend industry meetings with colleagues, including NAIC and NCOIL meetings, the Surplus Lines Law Group, and state trade associations.
Make presentations at legal, industry, or client meetings.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
Monitor changes in relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents and keep current on industry trends.
Perform other duties as required.
Handle insurance regulatory work that may include product development and filings, market conduct and financial examinations, domestic and foreign license applications, and advertising review and compliance.