Flood and Peterson · 6 days ago
Corporate Counsel - Northern Colorado
Flood and Peterson is a regional insurance brokerage seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, advising on contractual matters, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to manage legal risks and support business operations.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Provide strategic legal counsel to ensure compliance with cybersecurity, licensing, marketing, privacy, and corporate governance requirements
Work collaboratively with leadership to develop effective policies and procedures in these areas
Review and negotiate commercial agreements, stay current on regulatory and legal developments, and advise leadership on risk mitigation and compliance strategies
Offer expert guidance on employment laws and HR policies to ensure the company’s workforce practices consistently comply with both state and federal regulations
Advise on employment-related agreements and proactively monitor legal developments that impact human resources operations, supporting leadership in identifying and mitigating HR-related risks
Review client contracts—including construction, vendor, and professional services agreements—to identify insurance requirements, indemnification, and risk transfer needs, then recommend industry-appropriate insurance language
Collaborate with account teams to deliver client training on contractual risk transfer and emerging exposures, while developing service plans that align risk strategies, loss analysis, and operational improvement initiatives
Serve as a strategic resource by advising internal teams and clients on contract language, regulatory matters, coverage interpretation, and risk transfer issues
Collaborate closely with risk advisors and account managers to ensure seamless, high-quality service experience for both colleagues and clients
Qualification
Required
Law degree (J.D.)
Valid Colorado driver's license and an acceptable MVR
Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate organizational risk
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR policies to guide workforce compliance and support strategic people initiatives
Exceptional ability to convey complex legal and compliance concepts clearly to executives, teams, and clients
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business, insurance, writing, or English program is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, healthcare options, retirement plans, and more.
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid Volunteer Time Off
401k program, which includes both safe harbor and discretionary matching
Voluntary insurance programs including expanded Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness/Event, and legal services