Hybrid Senior Counsel

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About the role

  • AVP & Senior Attorney at Sun Life managing group benefits and regulatory matters for U.S. operations. Advising on disability, supplemental health, life insurance, and related products.

Responsibilities

  • Advise business teams on multi-state regulations and risk management for all relevant products and services
  • Draft and review contracts, including administrative, vendor, and reinsurance agreements
  • Provide clear, practical legal advice to business leaders across Sales, Implementation, Client Services, Marketing, Product, Underwriting, and Claims
  • Collaborate with colleagues across Sun Life’s legal team on privacy, IT security, litigation, procurement, and government relations issues
  • Stay informed about business initiatives and proactively offer legal guidance
  • Keep current with industry trends and educate colleagues as needed

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of legal experience, preferably in-house with a group benefits carrier, agency, law firm, or consulting firm; licensed in at least one U.S. state
  • Deep expertise in group disability, supplemental health, life insurance, and related services
  • Excellent contract negotiation and drafting skills, with proficiency in digital tools
  • Ability to build trust and solve critical issues at all levels of the organization
  • Skilled at simplifying complex legal concepts and providing actionable advice
  • Collaborative team player who can work independently and communicate effectively with management
  • Self-starter with strong business acumen, able to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
  • Proactive learner who adapts to a dynamic legal and business environment

Benefits

  • Generous vacation and sick time
  • Market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave
  • Medical coverage
  • Company paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Disability programs
  • Partially paid sabbatical program
  • 401(k) employer match
  • Stock purchase options
  • Employer-funded retirement account
  • Flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth

Job title

Senior Counsel

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$183,800 - $294,100 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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