Marketing Attorney

Company Description

Trupanion is a leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs in North America. Our mission is to help loving, responsible pet owners budget and care for their pets. Trupanion offers a collaborative, casual, and pet-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves. 

Job Description

Position Summary:  

We are seeking a seasoned and business-oriented Marketing Attorney to support our fast-moving, high-growth Marketing Team. This role will be responsible for administering and guiding the legal review of a wide range of marketing initiatives, with a particular focus on insurance regulatory compliance, consumer protection, insurance advertising, and privacy matters. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in marketing and advertising law within the insurance industry and thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments.  The ideal candidate can provide practical solutions to meet the business objectives while also appropriately managing risk and regulatory expectations. 

This position is open to candidates nationwide, with a strong preference for candidates in the Seattle area. You will have a hybrid remote/in-office schedule, working from our casual, pet-friendly office at least three days a week.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Review, revise, and approve marketing assets, campaigns, and initiatives to ensure compliance with state and federal insurance regulations, consumer protection laws, and US data privacy regulations 
• Serve as a primary legal contact for our marketing teams, providing practical, business-savvy advice on marketing campaigns and assets from concept through launch 
• Help define and refine internal policies for compliant marketing practices, working closely with Compliance and Regulatory teams 
• Assist in the drafting and negotiation of marketing-related agreements, such as sponsorships, influencer agreements, and promotional campaigns 
• Monitor regulatory and industry developments in insurance marketing and translate those into actionable guidance 
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders across Marketing, Communications, Product, Compliance, and Legal 
• Develop internal resources (e.g., checklists, playbooks) to scale compliant marketing practices and reduce review cycles 
• Partner with privacy and security counsel to ensure appropriate use of customer data and analytics in marketing 
• Support the review of high-visibility brand campaigns and digital assets, ensuring accurate disclosures and legally sound messaging 
• Help design and administer unique marketing campaigns such as contests and sweepstakes 

Qualifications and Experience:  

• 5 years of experience, with significant time spent advising on advertising, marketing, or consumer protection matters 
• JD and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction 
• Prior in-house experience supporting a marketing team (insurance or regulated industry preferred) 
• Excellent judgment, business instincts, and a collaborative working style 
• Deep understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to marketing, including CAN-SPAM, TCPA, UDAAP, and insurance-specific marketing regulations 
• Experience with review of social media, digital, and email campaigns is a plus   

Compensation:  

• The pay range for this position is $150,000 – 200,000, on a full-time schedule.  
• Along with base salary, Trupanion employees may be eligible for monthly bonuses.  
• We want all employees to be invested in Trupanion’s success, so we grant Restricted Stock Units to all new team members. Our new hire grants vest over 4 years.   

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks:

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits at no cost to the employee
• Four weeks of paid time off and 9 paid float holidays (you can decide which days are most important to you!)
• Five-week sabbatical after five years of employment
• Open, casual, pet-friendly, and fun office environment
• Free medical health insurance for your pet (1 dog or cat)
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Seattle Office Amenities: Free on-site gym, free dog walking services for office pets during business hours, free parking, and paid ORCA cards.

For more information about Trupanion, visit https://trupanion.com/about

Learn more about how Trupanion has revolutionized our industry and the reimbursement model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdWZ4KHiPTQ

Trupanion is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, and skills.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.