Legislative/Regulatory Counsel

State Farm•Sacramento, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company—a proud Fortune 50 leader with a legacy of excellence since 1922—as we seek a dynamic and motivated attorney to lead the company’s government relations across multiple states. This State Counsel position is based in our Sacramento, CA Legislative/Regulatory office, part of the Corporate Law Division of State Farm’s Law Department. At State Farm, we don’t just offer jobs; we provide opportunities to grow, challenge yourself, and make a real impact. Our Law Department team members are empowered to collaborate, innovate, and thrive professionally and personally in a supportive environment that values development and teamwork. Why You’ll Love This Role: Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that balances in-office collaboration with remote productivity. While this role requires the majority of time in office to support close teamwork, we value work-life balance and adaptability as business needs evolve. Impactful Work: You will lead the charge in monitoring and influencing legislative and regulatory activities across multiple states, shaping policies that directly affect our business and customers. Strategic Partnerships: Build relationships with and utilize lobbyists, trade associations, and external partners to proactively shape the external environment and advance State Farm’s interests. Public Policy Engagement: Collaborate closely with our Public Policy team and grassroots functions to craft innovative policy solutions and engage employees and agents on critical business issues. Leadership in Action: Represent State Farm before regulators, guide responses to examinations, and support business units with rate filings and complaints — your legal expertise will be central to our success.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with outstanding academic credentials.
Active law license in at least one state and in good standing with the bar.
Ability to obtain permission to practice law in California as a Registered In-House Counsel (RIHC) if not already licensed in California.
A proactive, preventative approach to lawyering, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice.
Demonstrated agility in learning new areas and a passion for continuous professional growth.
Proven team player who excels in collaborating with diverse stakeholders in complex, fast-paced environments.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. immediately; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 5 years’ experience in one or more of the following: government relations, legislative drafting/advocacy, regulatory law.

Responsibilities

Lead the company’s government relations across multiple states.
Monitor and influence legislative and regulatory activities across multiple states.
Build relationships with and utilize lobbyists, trade associations, and external partners.
Collaborate closely with our Public Policy team and grassroots functions to craft innovative policy solutions.
Engage employees and agents on critical business issues.
Represent State Farm before regulators.
Guide responses to examinations.
Support business units with rate filings and complaints.

Benefits

Compensation is based on a standard 38:45-hour work week.
Potential starting salary range: $151,000.00 - $220,000.00
Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience.
High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience.
Potential yearly incentive pay up to 30% of base salary.
Annual raise and bonus.
Robust health and wellbeing programs.
State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium.
Multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan.
All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care.
Access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals.
Educational benefits like industry leading training programs.
Top-notch tuition assistance programs.
Employee resource groups.
Mentoring.
Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance.
College coaching.
National discount programs.
Interactive monthly financial workshops.
Free financial coaching.
Generous time off policies.
Opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave.
Paid holidays.
Celebration day.
Life leave (40 hours/year).
Bereavement leave.
Community service/education support days.
Matching Gift Program.
Good Neighbor Grant Program.
Employee Assistance Fund.
Free financial advisors.
401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.