Hiring: Associate Counsel, Annuity & Life Insurance Product Company: Prosperity Life Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:52:38 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management About the job Experience: •7+ years of relevant experience either with a law firm, insurance company, or other financial services institution. •5+ years of progressive experience in annuities and life insurance products. Required Skills: •You’ll play a critical role in supporting new product launches and ongoing management of in‑force business, while identifying and mitigating legal risk in complex, high‑impact situations. This position requires a strategic, business‑oriented attorney with deep insurance expertise and the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders. •Product Development & Legal Advisory •Provide legal guidance on the design and development of annuity and life insurance products •Review policy forms, administrative materials, product illustrations, and operational guidelines •Act as a core member of the Product Development & Implementation Team, ensuring legal alignment through product launches •Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management •Ensure products, marketing, and operations comply with insurance regulations (e.g., suitability, replacements, sales practices) •Identify legal risks across complex and ambiguous scenarios and develop practical mitigation strategies Qualifications: •Law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and bar admission required, with practice and knowledge annuities and life insurance products. •A strategic end to end view in organizing and planning work or initiatives and ability to deliver exceptional results and outcomes that involve managing or influencing others. •A mastery of both written and oral communications with the goal to provide concise, clear messaging to persuade the audience, especially at the executive level. •Insurance Product & Regulatory Expertise: Deep knowledge of annuity and life insurance products and associated regulatory requirements •Legal Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Ability to identify, assess, and manage legal risks in complex, high‑impact business scenarios •Product & Distribution Advisory: Expertise supporting product development and multi‑channel distribution strategies, including contract negotiation •Executive Communication & Influence: Communicates complex legal concepts clearly and provides persuasive, actionable guidance to senior stakeholders •Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Strong partner across Product, Distribution, Actuarial, and Compliance teams to align legal and business objectives •Strategic Execution & Judgment: Brings a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results Compensation: •$180,000 - $200,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!