EVP, Associate General Counsel
$260,000–$320,000 year
On-site · La Jolla, California, United States
Job Summary
Executive Vice President, Associate General Counsel - Corporate to lead SEC reporting, corporate governance, M&A, capital markets, and insurance regulatory matters for Palomar’s NASDAQ-listed public company. Serves as primary in-house counsel for governance, securities law obligations, and litigation; coordinates with the Chief Legal Officer, outside counsel, and internal partners. Drives board materials, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions diligence and closing, and capital markets activity (including catastrophe bonds and ILS structures). Partners with senior leadership and the Board to advise on multi-state regulatory frameworks, holding company structures, and strategic transactions; mentors junior lawyers. Proficient in advising C-suite executives and Board members, and managing external counsel; strong background in public-company governance and securities regulation.
Required Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active admission to the California State Bar (or eligibility for Registered In-House Counsel status)
- 15+ years of legal experience combining Big Law training with in-house insurance or financial services experience
- Meaningful public company tenure with direct exposure to SEC reporting, SOX compliance, proxy processes, and Board governance, ideally at a NASDAQ- or NYSE-listed company
- Demonstrated M&A transaction experience in insurance or financial services, including deal execution and outside counsel management
- Capital markets experience with catastrophe bonds, ILS structures, credit facilities, or debt and equity offerings
- Strong corporate insurance law background with familiarity across federal securities regulations and multi-state insurance holding company frameworks
- Experience with public company litigation and directing outside litigation counsel
- Proven ability to advise C-suite executives and Board members, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and lead high-performing legal teams
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Outlook, and Teams
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