Associate General Counsel APPLY BY 3/23/2026
Location Hartford, CT
Date Opened 2/28/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $125,000.00/year *Salary commensurate with experience
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 3/23/2026 11:59:00 PM
The State of Connecticut, CT Paid Leave Authority (the "Authority") has an exciting opportunity for an Associate General Counsel in Hartford, CT.
WHAT WE OFFER
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Full time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday
First shift
Location: 450 Columbus Blvd Hartford, CT
Hybrid schedule (combination of in office/telework)
THE ROLE
The Associate General Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel and serve as an essential business partner and a member of the Paid Leave Authority’s team, providing legal advice and guidance in relation to all aspects of the Paid Leave Authority’s functions, including the areas of compliance, quality assurance, audit, vendor agreements, fraud prevention and mitigation, and appeals.
ABOUT THE AUTHORITY
The CT Paid Leave Authority is a quasi-governmental agency formed by statute and signed into law in 2019. Its mission is to help Connecticut’s workforce navigate health challenges and life changes with greater financial security. Through a trust funded by workers, the Authority makes benefits payments to eligible workers when the worker takes a leave from work to care for themselves or a family member.
Qualifications & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of experience in the practice of law and three (3) years of transaction and compliance experience in the areas of disability insurance, leave management, or related areas.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with contract drafting, negotiation, interpretation, and termination of claims administration agreements, vendor agreements, contracts for goods and services, and other contractual arrangements.
Experience working cooperatively with teams to deliver results and maintain a collegial work environment.
Experience communicating with internal and external agency stakeholders.
Experience with project and time management skills, including organizational and attention to detail skills.
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