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. 

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

• 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  

• 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.  

• 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.