Financial Regulation Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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DESCRIPTION:

The Maine Bureau of Insurance seeks an attorney to provide legal assistance to various work units. The position will primarily provide assistance to the Financial Analysis Division, Examination Division and the Market Conduct Unit. These work units perform technical financial and market regulation functions, including analysis and examinations, under standards established by Maine law and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Attention to detail is critical in this position, as is the ability to provide guidance to staff and to communicate effectively with regulated entities, including insurance companies.

This position also assists other areas of the Bureau as needed, including assistance with licensing issues, investigations, and questions involving various lines of insurance.

REPRESENTATIVETASKS:

What You Will Do:

In this position, you will assist the Financial Regulation Division and the Market Conduct Unit in performing its various functions, including:

• Answering questions during the examination process, and assisting in the finalization of examination reports and corrective action plans.
• Assisting in the development of the Bureau's response to complex financial and market conduct issues, including licensing, restructuring, and dissolution of insurance companies and other legal entities.
• Answering internal and external questions regarding the Bureau's financial and market regulation functions.
• Proposing, reviewing, researching, and working collaboratively on legislation related to financial regulation, market conduct, and other areas of responsibility.
• Assisting in contracting with examiners and other vendors.
• Perform other market surveillance and compliance investigation work.
• Assisting other work units and senior staff as needed.

KNOWLEDGES,SKILLS,ANDABILITIESREQUIRED:

What We Are Looking For:

• Familiarity with or the ability to learn the legal standards and requirements of insurance financial and market conduct regulation.
• Ability to provide clear legal analysis on complex financial regulation matters.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly in writing and orally.
• Familiarity with Maine's insurance laws and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Ability for occasional in-state and out-of-state travel.
• This is a hybrid remote/in-office position.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

A Law degree from an accredited law school.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS:

Admitted to practice law in Maine and currently registered with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit- Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays,12 days of sick leave, and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage- The State of Maine pays 85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Dental Insurance- The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).

• Retirement Plan- The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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