General Counsel - Public Service Executive II
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Department of Professional and Financial Regulation - Bureau of Insurance
Job Class Code: EU34
Salary Grade/Admin Unit: 34/confidential
Salary Range: $84,697.60 - 120,265.60 - Annually
Open Date: March 5, 2026
Close Date: March 23, 2026
Are you an experienced attorney ready to shape public policy, strengthen regulatory practice, and serve the people of Maine? The Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance is seeking a skilled and collaborative General Counsel to provide strategic legal leadership and ensure strong oversight of the insurance industry.
This is an opportunity to play a critical role in safeguarding consumers, supporting professional staff, and guiding the Bureau through complex legal and regulatory matters.
As General Counsel, you will serve as the Bureau’s primary legal advisor and trusted partner to leadership and staff. In this role, you will:
- Provide legal guidance to staff attorneys across Bureau divisions
- Advise on pending and proposed legislation
- Collaborate with Bureau staff to resolve legal and regulatory interpretation issues
- Coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General as needed
- Support the Superintendent on matters impacting Bureau operations and policy
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Strong knowledge of Maine insurance laws, rules, and regulations
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Excellent communication skills with staff and licensees
- Talent for translating complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, concise written guidance
- Sound judgment and a solutions-oriented mindset
If you are passionate about public service and ready to apply your legal expertise in a meaningful way, we encourage you to apply today.
Minimum Qualifications:
A law degree from an accredited law school. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a practicing attorney and at least three (3) years’ experience in a field directly related to the area of assignment. Experience in regulatory compliance, financial compliance or administrative law is preferred but not required.
Licensing Requirements:
Must be admitted to practice law in Maine and currently registered with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar or be able to obtain such admission and registration within six (6) months of hire.
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Bob Carey, Superintendent, Maine Bureau of Insurance at (207) 624-8495 or email Robert.L.Carey@Maine.Gov.
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 using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. 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 costs for 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 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.09% 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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