Contracts and Compliance Attorney in Cheshire

Position Overview

The contracts and compliance attorney will play a critical role in driving enterprise-wide compliance and risk management.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Legal and Compliance, they’ll take ownership of contract review and management with a strong focus on vendor oversight and the evaluation of cybersecurity and information security risks.

In this role, the individual will partner across the organization to ensure agreements and vendor relationships align with legal, regulatory, and security standards.

They’ll also contribute expertise through regulatory and legal research and support essential filings for HAI Group’s companies.

This role will work both independently and as part of a team for projects related to contract review, vendor management, legal and state-by-state research, regulatory changes, filings, and audits.

The contracts and compliance attorney is a proactive, self-motivated professional who drives results while upholding high standards of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.

They adapt effectively to changing priorities and thrive in dynamic environments.

The ideal candidate learns quickly, takes ownership of responsibilities, and delivers results with accountability.

They are also solutions-oriented, able to identify challenges and independently develop effective strategies.

Essential Functions

• Take ownership of the contract review process, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating terms, leveraging HAI Group’s contract library to identify and mitigate organizational risks associated with contractual engagements and third-party relationships.
• Lead vendor management through analysis of vendor performance, contractual obligations, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and information security risks.
• Manage vendor and contract administration databases and related workflow systems.
• Conduct legal and compliance research to support legal and regulatory initiatives, risk mitigation, and informed decision-making.
• Support preparation of regulatory filings for HAI Group’s companies.
• Taken ownership of process for reviewing, interpreting and disseminating a broad range of regulatory updates, ensuring accurate and consistent application across business operations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for inquiries from regulatory bodies and internal departments, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Stay current on laws and regulations through review of publications and industry literature.
• Perform other compliance or legal tasks as directed by the Assistant Director of Legal and Compliance.
• Job Requirements
• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited institution with bar admission in good standing
• 3+ years of experience in comparable position, preferably with an insurance or financial services company.
• Experience and expertise in contract review, drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management, with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, information security, and operational risk.
• Experience managing regulatory communications and coordinating timely, accurate filings and responses to insurance regulators and other oversight bodies.
• Must be able to be on-site for two weeks for training upon hire in our Cheshire, CT office.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of third-party and vendor risk management, including vendor due diligence, ongoing oversight, and contract controls related to cybersecurity, information security, data privacy, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
• Knowledge of insurance compliance programs, filing obligations, internal controls, and governance structures designed to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, and guidance, translating regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities in order to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail combined with strong time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with ability to leverage tools for efficiency and accuracy.
• Proven project management expertise, ensuring timely and successful completion of initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear and professional interactions.
• Ability to identify external and internal factors impacting legal and regulatory requirements.
• Analytical and solutions-driven problem solver, capable of independently interpreting regulatory changes and developing related solutions.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Inside climate-controlled office building
• Prolonged sitting and using a PC

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Department Overview

Enterprise Compliance provides organization-wide support to ensure operational compliance with external legal and regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Our mission is to deliver excellence through critical thinking and collaboration, helping the organization navigate complex legal and regulatory issues, mitigate risks, and maintain compliance across all business operations.

The department is responsible for enterprise-wide vendor management, including vendor onboarding, assessment and ongoing oversight, contract review and management, and the evaluation of cybersecurity, information security, and artificial intelligence risks to support responsible and compliant third-party relationships.

We manage regulatory communications and ensure timely, accurate, and compliant filings with governing authorities.

Enterprise Compliance also oversees the dissemination and interpretation of new or evolving regulations to promote company-wide awareness and understanding.

We foster an ethical culture and an inclusive, compliance-focused work environment by maintaining robust systems and controls that identify and prevent noncompliance.

Company Overview

HAI Group® [1] , is the nation’s leading property-casualty insurance company founded by and dedicated to affordable housing organizations.

While we are recognized as a pioneer of affordable housing insurance programs, insurance is not our only strength.

We protect, preserve, and promote the sustainability of affordable housing with an array of products and services that support the challenges housing organizations face.

Besides insurance, we offer risk management services, online training, and consulting services used by more than 1,500 housing organizations nationwide.

Headquartered in Cheshire, Connecticut, HAI Group® was recognized as a Top Workplace from 2020-2025.

Cultural Objective

HAI Group contributes to a culture that creates a safe and healthy working environment and a space of inclusiveness and belonging for all by: exceeding our customers’ expectations, working collaboratively across the organization, embracing diversity, and demonstrating mutual respect and empathy.

• HAI Group Benefits and Perks
• Bonus program eligibility
• Annual merit increase program
• Outstanding 401(k) plan with match and additional non-elective company contributions
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous paid time off including paid volunteer days and holidays
• Medical, vision and dental Insurance
• Company paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• HSA, and Health and Dependent Care FSA options
• On-Site wellness: Full gym and locker rooms, private wellness room (featuring a massage chair, lounge area, vibration plate, and a refrigerator, with accommodations for use as a private lactation space), wellness initiatives, outdoor basketball and tennis/pickleball courts, walking trail, picnic pavilion area
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment program
• Professional development
• Community Outreach

HAI Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HARRG Inc., reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

No agency submissions please.

Resumes submitted to any HAI Group employee without a current, signed, and valid contract in place with the HAI Group Recruiting team for this position will become the property of HAI Group and no agency fees will be paid.

HAI Group's Notice of Collection of Personal Information

https://resources. haigroup. com/hubfs/2023-HAI-Notice-of-Collection-Employees_1099_Applicants. pdf

[1]

HAI Group® is a marketing name used to refer to insurers, a producer, and related service providers affiliated through a common mission, management, and governance.

Property-casualty insurance and related services are written or provided by Housing Authority Risk Retention Group, Inc.; Housing Authority Property Insurance, A Mutual Company; Housing Enterprise Insurance Company, Inc.; Housing Specialty Insurance Company, Inc.; Innovative Housing Insurance Company Inc.; Housing Investment Group, Inc.; and Housing Insurance Services, Inc. (DBA Housing Insurance Agency Services, Inc. in NY and MI).