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Government Relations Counsel
$90,002 - $131,331 minimum starting pay
Job Level: Manager
Shelter maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in geographic location, education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs and market demands. Please remember that this range is the starting base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position.
What You Will Be Doing:
Assist the Vice President of External Relations in the development and formulation of the Companies' official position on legislative and regulatory matters, and act as the Companies' representative to effectively communicate its corporate philosophy to legislative and regulatory bodies. Monitor legislative, regulatory, and political matters that may affect the Companies' operations. Research and draft legislative and regulatory language as needed. Foster strategic relationships with, and serve as Companies' liaison to, legislative and regulatory bodies, the insurance industry in general, and to its trades and guaranty associations in particular.
What We're Looking For:
- A relationship builder who is trusted, creative, collaborative, persuasive, dependable and possesses high ethical standards.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including superior negotiation skills to effectively interact with legislators and regulators, and an ability to communicate with and gain the confidence of people from a variety of sectors and settings.
- Typically requires at least three years of experience in legal practice (law firm or in-house), or government relations, or insurance litigation and/or regulation.
- Law degree and admission to a state Bar is required; admission to the Bar in the State of Missouri is preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process.
- Willingness to develop thorough understanding of insurance industry and Companies' operations through in-house and/or industry courses as appropriate.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Shelter's uncompromising commitment to excellence doesn't stop with our customers. We recognize our employees are what make us a premier organization in the insurance industry. Shelter Employees enjoy such benefits as:
- Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Savings and Profit Sharing 401(k)
- Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation and Holidays
- Vitality Wellness Program
- "Dress for Your Day" Dress Code
- Flexible Scheduling
- And much more!
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If interested, please apply by:
06/29/2026Skills Required
- A law degree and admission to a state Bar
- At least three years of experience in legal practice or government relations
- Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process
- Ability to build relationships and negotiate effectively
What We Do
Shelter Insurance® is a property casualty insurance company offering auto and home insurance in addition to several other insurance products, including: Life Insurance Renters Insurance Motorcycle Insurance RV Insurance ATV Insurance Boat Insurance Umbrella Insurance Personal Articles/Inland Marine Insurance Farm Insurance Business Insurance Shelter Insurance® products are sold by agents in 15 states— Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma and Tennessee. We consistently receive high ratings from A.M. Best Company (a national firm that rates the financial strength and operating performance of insurance companies) and we are a mutual insurance company, which means we are owned by our policyholders rather than stockholders, and governed by a Board of Directors. We believe integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential, and we make customer service one of our top priorities. Our primary goal is to be a benefit to our customers, communities, employees and our nearly 1,400 licensed agents as we find ways to maintain our strong financial position and protect our policyholders. That view has served us well throughout our company’s history, and we expect it to carry us well into the future. The Past to the Present We opened our doors in 1946, but in those days, we were MFA Mutual Insurance® and we only offered auto insurance. We also only operated in Missouri. Through the years, the Shelter Insurance Group of Companies has expanded to 21 states and offers far more products than we did in 1946. The Group of Companies includes Shelter Life Insurance Company, Shelter Reinsurance® and AmShield Insurance®. Our Vision Redefine value in the insurance industry. Our Mission Statement Be a leader in our communities by providing daily value while we SHELTER what matters most.
