Chief Legal Officer

Description

This recruitment has been extended to remain open until January 13, 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on December 1, 2025. It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Make a Difference:
Protect Consumers & Join Our Dynamic Team!

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the Chief Legal Officer for Regulatory Investigations (Exempt) position. This role is within the Legal Affairs Division and is based out of our Tumwater Office.

We are an employer of choice! Here’s why:

• Meaningful work
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  Ensure a healthy insurance market & protect Washington consumers.
• Impactful career
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  Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians.
• Small agency, big opportunities
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  Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion: OIC is committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment - by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes.

About the Position

As a key member of the Legal Affairs Division’s leadership team, the Chief Legal Officer for Regulatory Investigations plays a critical role in protecting Washington’s insurance consumers and strengthening public confidence in the industry. This leader oversees a statewide program responsible for investigating complex complaints and suspected violations of the Washington Insurance Code—ensuring that our regulatory work is effective, transparent, and fair.

We’re seeking a transformational leader who can motivate and empower a team of experienced investigators, streamline processes for efficiency, and champion continuous improvement. You will be the driving force behind strategic initiatives that enhance investigative outcomes, promote collaboration across the agency, and ensure that our enforcement work meets the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead with vision and purpose: Establish clear goals, measurable outcomes, and accountability standards that inspire excellence and align with the agency’s mission.
• Motivate and develop talent: Cultivate an engaged, high-performing investigative team through mentorship, coaching, and professional growth opportunities.
• Advance process improvement: Evaluate and modernize investigative procedures to strengthen quality, timeliness, and consistency across cases statewide.
• Collaborate and influence: Work closely with Legal Affairs leadership to implement strategic plans, align investigative priorities, and advance consumer protection through effective enforcement.
• Model integrity and professionalism: Set the tone for fairness, transparency, and respect—leading by example and encouraging open communication and innovation.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful statewide impact, shape regulatory policy, and lead a dedicated team committed to protecting Washingtonians through fair and effective insurance oversight.

Join us in leading with integrity—and making a difference that matters
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This is a Civil Service Exempt position. The annual salary range for this position is $115,000 - $130,000.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package:
  Health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.) and much more!
• Supportive work environment:
  We value diversity, professional growth, and collaborative atmosphere.
• Wellness programs:
  Invest in your well-being with on-site resources and initiatives.
• Work-life balance:
  Flexible schedules with telework opportunities.
• Public service fulfillment:
  Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good.
• Training & Development:
  Continuously learn and grow with tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs.
• Free parking (Tumwater) & Public transportation pass (Thurston County):
  Save on commuting costs.
• And more! Explore our website for additional benefits: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

The duties of the position include but are not limited to:

• Manage, Direct, and…