Compliance Counsel

Lockton Affinity, a series of Lockton Companies, located in Overland Park, KS is looking to add a Compliance Counsel role to support the Affinity business. Were searching for an experienced attorney with excellent knowledge of contract and compliance law related to the insurance industry. This role will provide general and industry-specific compliance guidance and support related to state laws and regulations impacting Lockton Affinitys business operations.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide prompt, practical compliance and technical guidance and support to executive and senior leaders.
• Work with overall US legal, risk, and compliance team and coordinate on strategy and risk appetite.
• Effectively communicate findings and recommendations clearly, succinctly, and in plain English.
• Manage complex compliance assignments, including operational compliance reviews, industry regulation(s) compliance reviews, and other routine compliance related services.
• Oversee and keep stakeholders informed of tactical compliance needs of the business, including, but not limited to, form updates, rate changes, tax changes, declination management, state notice requirement, regulatory audits, etc.
• Build strong relationships with internal leaders, other Associates and external business partners.
• Lead the development of creative, strategic, proactive, and technically accurate compliance guidance for both day to day operations and special situations.
• As needed, actively participate in business partner and client contract negotiations, client and prospect meetings, gather information and help develop strategy and responses on behalf of the business.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field to maintain technical, professional expertise.