Senior Product Counsel Jobs in Connecticut
Senior Product Counsel jobs in Connecticut concentrate heavily in insurance, financial services, and healthcare technology, reflecting the state's dominant commercial sectors and the complex regulatory environments those industries require legal product expertise to manage. Most hiring activity is anchored in Hartford, Stamford, and Bridgeport, where established employers such as Aetna, Cigna, and Synchrony Financial maintain substantial legal and compliance teams. Demand is strongest for counsel with backgrounds in digital health products, insurance product development, and fintech regulatory compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About AQR Capital Management
AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver concrete, long-term results by looking past market noise to identify and isolate the factors that matter most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. By putting theory into practice, we have become a leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998.
At AQR, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We're determined to know what makes financial markets tick – and we'll ask every question and challenge every assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration and believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation.
The Team:
AQR's Legal Team partners with internal groups to support the firm's broad diversified platform of strategies and products.
Your Role:
Reporting directly to AQR's Senior Tax Counsel, you will be based in AQR's Greenwich, CT headquarters and be responsible for:
- Structuring, drafting and negotiating tax aspects of investment management agreements, side letters and private fund offering documentation
- Advising on tax aspects of structuring various institutional products, including domestic and offshore funds and investment vehicles
- Advising AQR's business units regarding the marketing, product development and distribution activities of AQR's asset management products from a US tax perspective
- Collaborating extensively with internal teams (legal, compliance, business development, tax, risk, operations) on all matters
- Monitoring developments in US tax law, AQR's business and the investment industry.
- Perform technical research and analysis of tax issues
- Participating in special projects and performing other duties as assigned
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented attorney to work in an innovative and collegial environment that encourages creativity and thoughtful problem-solving. Hours are predictable and work-life balance is highly valued.
What You'll Bring:
- JD with an active an active license to practice and a member in good standing
- 3-5+ years at a major law firm or institutional asset manager
- Knowledge of tax issues related to investments
- Demonstrated experience supporting business teams/clients
- Excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, and project management skills
- Sound judgment with ability to work as both a team member and leader
Who You Are:
- Committed to intellectual curiosity and integrity, with high ethical standards
- Mature and thoughtful, with the ability to operate within a collaborative, team-oriented culture as well as operate independently
- Hard-working and eager to learn in a highly intellectual, innovative environment
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task and keep track of competing deadlines
- Confident, self-starting, entrepreneurial, creative, with a pragmatic, results-driven orientation
- Excellent communicator (verbal and written); able to communicate complex ideas in a simple, succinct and understandable fashion
AQR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/VET/DISABILITY
The salary range for this role is expected to be $200,000 to $215,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is accurate for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, depending upon factors such as skills, experience, location, or other business and organizational needs. This wage range may also be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
About AQR Capital Management
AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver concrete, long-term results by looking past market noise to identify and isolate the factors that matter most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. By putting theory into practice, we have become a leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998.
At AQR, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We're determined to know what makes financial markets tick – and we'll ask every question and challenge every assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration and believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation.
The Team:
AQR's Legal Team partners with internal groups to support the firm's broad diversified platform of strategies and products.
Your Role:
Reporting directly to AQR's Senior Tax Counsel, you will be based in AQR's Greenwich, CT headquarters and be responsible for:
- Structuring, drafting and negotiating tax aspects of investment management agreements, side letters and private fund offering documentation
- Advising on tax aspects of structuring various institutional products, including domestic and offshore funds and investment vehicles
- Advising AQR's business units regarding the marketing, product development and distribution activities of AQR's asset management products from a US tax perspective
- Collaborating extensively with internal teams (legal, compliance, business development, tax, risk, operations) on all matters
- Monitoring developments in US tax law, AQR's business and the investment industry.
- Perform technical research and analysis of tax issues
- Participating in special projects and performing other duties as assigned
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented attorney to work in an innovative and collegial environment that encourages creativity and thoughtful problem-solving. Hours are predictable and work-life balance is highly valued.
What You'll Bring:
- JD with an active an active license to practice and a member in good standing
- 3-5+ years at a major law firm or institutional asset manager
- Knowledge of tax issues related to investments
- Demonstrated experience supporting business teams/clients
- Excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, and project management skills
- Sound judgment with ability to work as both a team member and leader
Who You Are:
- Committed to intellectual curiosity and integrity, with high ethical standards
- Mature and thoughtful, with the ability to operate within a collaborative, team-oriented culture as well as operate independently
- Hard-working and eager to learn in a highly intellectual, innovative environment
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task and keep track of competing deadlines
- Confident, self-starting, entrepreneurial, creative, with a pragmatic, results-driven orientation
- Excellent communicator (verbal and written); able to communicate complex ideas in a simple, succinct and understandable fashion
AQR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/VET/DISABILITY
The salary range for this role is expected to be $200,000 to $215,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is accurate for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, depending upon factors such as skills, experience, location, or other business and organizational needs. This wage range may also be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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Senior Product Counsel Job Market in Connecticut
A snapshot from current Connecticut openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Jobot3
- Pratt & Whitney2
- Trexquant Investment LP2
- AQR1
- AXA1
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance4
- Staffing & Recruiting3
- Aerospace & Defense2
- Investment & Asset Management2
- Chemicals & Materials1
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior product counsel jobs across Connecticut.
- Active Connecticut bar license or admission by motion or reciprocity
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Five or more years of product counsel or related commercial legal experience
- Deep knowledge of insurance, financial services, or healthcare product regulations
- Demonstrated ability to advise cross-functional teams on product launch risk
- Experience drafting and negotiating technology and licensing agreements
Senior Product Counsel Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior product counsel in Connecticut?
You become a senior product counsel in Connecticut by earning a Juris Doctor, passing the Connecticut Bar Examination administered by the Connecticut Bar Examining Committee, and obtaining admission to practice in Connecticut. Some attorneys enter through reciprocal admission from a neighboring state bar. From there, candidates typically build experience in insurance, fintech, or healthcare law at a Connecticut-based company or firm before stepping into a senior product counsel role.
How much do senior product counsels make in Connecticut?
Senior product counsels in Connecticut earn a median of about $163,600 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $91,180 for the lowest 10% to over $342,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior product counsels in Connecticut?
Connecticut senior product counsel roles are posted by Jobot, Pratt & Whitney, and Trexquant Investment LP and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Connecticut's concentration of insurance carriers and financial services companies means in-house legal departments here are among the most active in the country for this type of role.
Which Connecticut cities have the most senior product counsel jobs?
Hartford, Stamford, and Greenwich account for the largest share of senior product counsel openings in Connecticut. Hartford leads because it is home to the headquarters and major operations of many of the country's largest insurance carriers, while Stamford draws from its dense concentration of financial services firms, and Bridgeport benefits from its proximity to both markets and its growing healthcare sector.
Are there remote senior product counsel jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, and more than many legal roles, since senior product counsel work is fundamentally desk-based, document-intensive, and conducted through virtual collaboration with product and engineering teams. About 46% of senior product counsel openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting broad employer comfort with distributed legal work. Advisory work on product development cycles and regulatory reviews is especially well suited to remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a senior product counsel in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior or associate in-house counsel role at one of Connecticut's large insurance or financial services employers, where legal rotational programs at companies like Aetna or Cigna expose attorneys to product, compliance, and regulatory teams. Candidates transitioning from regulatory affairs, compliance analyst, or outside firm roles in insurance or fintech law are well positioned. Holding an active Connecticut bar license and pursuing a certificate in healthcare or financial regulation from a Connecticut law school strengthens any application.
Where can I find and apply to senior product counsel jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to senior product counsel jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Connecticut employers. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, practice area, and preferred location or work arrangement, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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