Insurance Regulatory Counsel; Life Insurance - Assistant General Counsel - Hybrid

Job Description Summary

Consult with and advise the financial services organization on appropriate legal action. Responsible for assigned practice area(s), which will include management of attorneys and paralegals and budget responsibilities. Responsible for the legal oversight of business units. Will be a member of the divisional Legal leadership team.

• Manage legal counsel and advice provided to senior management and other in‑house constituents within practice areas:
  Life Insurance, Health Insurance, and Employee Benefits; identify gaps in corporate policies related to legal issues and advise on closing those gaps.
• Work on complex problems where analysis requires identification and evaluation of multiple factors that impact significant areas of the company.
• Advise business and team members on issues impacting significant functional areas such as Operations, Product Development, Actuarial, Compliance, Distribution, Underwriting, Call Centers, Policy Administration, Claims, Agent Contracting, Licensing & Appointments, Complaint Handling, Form Filings, SEC Product Registrations, and Regulatory Exams.
• Represent the company before, and interact with, federal, state, and self‑regulatory organization regulators.
• Negotiate difficult disputes that may have serious impacts on the company.
• Identify areas where new documents, templates, or processes are necessary.
• Manage legal matters handled by outside counsel; select outside counsel from a pre‑selected list or identify and engage new counsel as needed.
• Take budgetary responsibility for specific cost center(s); assist with departmental budgeting and cost control initiatives.
• Manage and train other or junior attorneys within practice areas.
• Primarily work with independent judgment, consulting with more senior attorneys and colleagues as needed.
• Identify needs for, participate in, and lead departmental and cross‑functional working groups in identified areas of expertise or development; engage with the most senior levels of company leadership.
• Review complex legal documents and agreements; provide input into leadership competencies for the department.
• Manage data privacy risks and ensure compliance with company policy regarding the processing of personal or other sensitive data.
• Collaborate extensively with business clients, Legal, Compliance, and Risk colleagues.

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• At least ten years of relevant legal experience
• Licensed or eligible to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Demonstrates exceptional emotional intelligence and resilience, effectively leading and navigating complex, ambiguous, and high‑stakes situations with sound judgment and professionalism
• Ability to exercise agility and adaptability in providing legal advice within a rapidly changing corporate environment
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and oral, with the intended audience and all levels of the organization
• Proficient using MS Office

• Experience providing legal advice to Life insurance products and distribution businesses
• Health insurance/Supplemental Products (Group Life) legal experience

• Hybrid office environment (3 days per week):
  Baltimore, Cedar Rapids, Denver, Philadelphia

• The salary for this position generally ranges between $200,000 – $225,000 annually. Salary is a good faith estimate and actual starting pay is determined by qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation, and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
• Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an annual bonus based on the company bonus plan and individual performance, at the company’s discretion.

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees

• Pension Plan
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten paid holidays per year (typically mirroring NYSE holidays).
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