Location: La Jolla, CA
The Details:Palomar Holdings is seeking an Executive Vice President, Associate General Counsel - Corporate to join our La Jolla, CA headquarters. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, this senior legal leader will serve as the primary in-house counsel for Palomar's public company governance, securities law, capital markets, M&A, corporate insurance law, and public company litigation functions. This role joins a strong, established legal team and will work in close partnership with the EVP, Associate General Counsel - Regulatory, whose ownership of litigation, licensed entity compliance, and operational legal matters remains fully intact.
What will you do:Public Company Governance, Securities Law & Federal Regulatory Obligations- Support the CLO in her role as Corporate Secretary, including Board and committee governance, records management, and preparation of all Board materials
- Lead Palomar's SEC reporting obligations, including periodic filings, proxy preparation, and insider trading and Regulation FD compliance
- Advise on federal securities law requirements, including Exchange Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, and Dodd-Frank obligations applicable to a NASDAQ-listed company
- Serve as primary in-house counsel for public company-related litigation, including securities, disclosure, governance, and shareholder matters
Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Transactions- Lead M&A transactions as primary in-house legal counsel from diligence through signing and closing, directing outside counsel and advising the executive team
- Coordinate with internal legal partners on regulatory approval processes and post-closing integration handoffs
Capital Markets - Catastrophe Bonds & Financing- Serve as in-house legal lead for capital markets activity, including catastrophe bond issuances, credit facilities, and debt and equity transactions
- Monitor developments in insurance-linked securities and capital markets relevant to Palomar's risk transfer strategy
Corporate Insurance Law & State Regulatory Affairs- Provide strategic legal counsel on corporate insurance law matters, including holding company structure and regulatory matters intersecting with corporate transactions
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at the state and federal level with potential impact on Palomar's corporate structure and specialty lines strategy
General Corporate & Legal Operations- Manage outside counsel relationships for transaction, securities, and capital markets matters in coordination with the CLO
- Oversee transaction-related contracts and strategic partnership agreements
- Support employee relations, executive matters, and cross-functional legal needs in partnership with HR and business leadership
- Mentor and develop junior legal team members
What we are looking for:- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active admission to the California State Bar (or eligibility for Registered In-House Counsel status); Texas Bar admission a plus
- 15+ years of legal experience combining Big Law training with in-house insurance or financial services experience
- Meaningful public company tenure with direct exposure to SEC reporting, SOX compliance, proxy processes, and Board governance, ideally at a NASDAQ- or NYSE-listed company
- Demonstrated M&A transaction experience in insurance or financial services, including deal execution and outside counsel management
- Capital markets experience with catastrophe bonds, ILS structures, credit facilities, or debt and equity offerings
- Strong corporate insurance law background with familiarity across federal securities regulations and multi-state insurance holding company frameworks; specialty lines experience a distinct advantage
- Experience with public company litigation and directing outside litigation counsel
- Proven ability to advise C-suite executives and Board members, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and lead high-performing legal teams
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Outlook, and Teams
We love people who want to:- Build strong relationships through transparency, trust, and respect for each other.
- Work in an agile environment, with a resilient mindset to find creative solutions to challenges.
- Collaborate and celebrate diverse perspectives, promoting inclusivity and equality.
- Do the right thing with strong conviction and integrity.
- Be bold and innovative to help make an impact.
- Demonstrable track record of working autonomously and driving progress
- Be intellectually curious, think creatively, and pragmatic
If you thrive in a dynamic environment, and like working with happy, authentic, talented people, you'll enjoy a career with Palomar!What will you get in return?- Full Suite of Medical Benefits
- Long Term Financial Incentives - STOCK!
- 401k with 3.5% Automatic Fully Vested Employer Contributions
- Competitive PTO + Holiday Program
- Lifestyle Spending Allowance
- Professional Development Assistance
- Career Exploration Opportunities
- Regular company-wide social events (even virtually!)
- To learn more visit us at www.plmr.com
CCPA Job Applicant:Pay Range: $260,000-$320,000 + Bonus Potential & Participation in our Competitive Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program.
The above pay range is for all US-based roles based on function and level, benchmarked against companies of similar size and scope. To be compliant with local legislation as well as provide greater transparency to candidates, we disclose salary ranges on all job postings regardless of the desired job location. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and the opportunity for annual long-term incentive stock grants. In addition, we offer a highly competitive benefits package. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and qualifications, and may vary from the amounts listed above
