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Associate Counsel

Birmingham, AL · Hybrid

$80K - $95K/yr

We help protect our customers against life's uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the ... The Associate Counsel will work under the direction and supervision of managing counsel, senior ...

Wehelp protect our customers against life's uncertainties.Regardless ofwhere you work within ... Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

We help protect our customers against life's uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the ... Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

We help protect our customers against life's uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the ... Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and deadlines.

We help protect our customers against life's uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the ... Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and deadlines.

We help protect our customers against life's uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the ... Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and deadlines.

Wehelp protect our customers against life's uncertainties.Regardless ofwhere you work within ... Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and deadlines.

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Do workers at Protective Life get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
75% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Does Protective Life pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
67% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

At Protective Life, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
80% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Protective Life affordable enough for their workers?

Only some people say the health insurance costs are okay.
58% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Protective Life?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Protective Life?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
86% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do Protective Life managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
83% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2025.

Do jobs at Protective Life spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Protective Life?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
93% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is working at Protective Life good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Protective Life feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
93% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Protective Life get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
88% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Protective Life?

Most people feel stressed here.
71% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Protective Life enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
75% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Protective Life recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Protective Life?

Most people got enough training when they started.
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Protective Life?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think Protective Life’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
71% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Protective Life is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
100% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

What are the most popular categories at Protective Life?

Infographic showing various Risk Manager job openings at Protective Life in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 72% Physical, and 28% Hybrid job distribution.

Associate Counsel

Protective

Birmingham, AL • Hybrid

$80K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Protective Life rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

124th of 315 rated insurance


Job description

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

The Associate Counsel, as a member of the Corporate Legal team, provides legal support to the company’s variable insurance products business, primarily assisting with matters related to variable universal life, variable annuity, fixed, and registered index-linked annuity (RILA) product development and regulatory compliance. This is an entry-level legal role designed to provide exposure to federal securities laws, insurance product regulation, underlying mutual fund relationships, and regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Associate Counsel will work under the direction and supervision of managing counsel, senior attorneys, and will work with an established experienced team of legal analysts. This role impacts the achievement of customer, operational, and sales/business goals. 

This is a hybrid position (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) with offices in Birmingham, Alabama.

Responsibilities: 
•    Assist with legal counsel and support to the Protection and Retirement Division on matters related to variable annuity and variable universal life products, including product development, regulatory filings, and ongoing compliance.  
•    Collaborate with key stakeholders within the Protection and Retirement Division on product changes, new product designs, underlying fund management, and operations, to support business goals and initiatives.
•    Develop working knowledge of federal securities laws including the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Investment Company Act of 1940 as they apply to the registration, regulatory compliance, and maintenance of variable insurance products and RILAs.
•    Assist with the preparation and filing of Securities and Exchange Commission registration statements for variable annuity and registered indexed linked annuity (Form N-4), variable universal life (Form N-6), and other required filings under Rule 24F-2, N-CEN, Rule 485, Rule 497, 497VPI (Initial Summary Prospectuses), 497VPU (Updating Summary Prospectuses), and N-VP (Annual Notices).
•    Assist with the review and maintenance of underlying fund legal arrangements including fund related agreements (Fund Participation, Administrative Services, and other ancillary agreements) and any amendments thereto. Assist with the response to underlying fund certification requests to meet any required due diligence and compliance requirements. 
•    Support legal due diligence and integration efforts related to acquisition of variable products. 
•    Other job duties as assigned by managing counsel and senior attorneys. 
 
Qualifications: 
•    Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA Accredited or Alabama State Approved law school.
•    Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
•    0-2 years of legal experience and will consider a recent law school graduate with an active license as stated above. 
•    Exceptional communication, organizational, project management, and critical thinking skills.
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a team environment.  
TO BE CONSIDERED PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME WITH YOUR FINAL LAW SCHOOL CLASS RANK. 

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Protective’s targeted compensation for this position is $80k-$95k. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees. This position also offers additional incentive opportunities through an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance.

Employee Benefits:  
We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health.  Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.   

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email eric.hess@protective.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.

Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation.  General employment questions should not be sent through this process.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.

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