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Counsel – Employee Benefits
Protective Life. Monitor, analyze, and interpret state and federal laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance impacting statutory PFML, disability, and other employee benefits products .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory compliance and legal guidance for employee benefits products, including PFML and disability insurance. Proficient in legal research, analysis, and translating complex regulations into actionable business strategies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Juris Doctor (J.D.)Regulatory ComplianceLegal ResearchEmployee Benefits ProductsInsurance Industry Experience
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Hard Skills
Regulatory AnalysisCompliance GuidancePolicy ReviewClaims ManagementRisk ManagementLegal InterpretationTraining DevelopmentImpact AssessmentIssue SpottingProblem Solving
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationAdaptabilityTime Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed Attorney
Industry Keywords
Statutory PFMLDisability InsuranceGroup InsuranceInsurance Regulatory MattersLeave ManagementAccident and Health Insurance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Monitor, analyze, and interpret state and federal laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance impacting statutory PFML, disability, and other employee benefits products
- Provide regulatory and compliance guidance to business stakeholders regarding product, operational, claims, distribution, and implementation matters
- Support the development, launch, and ongoing administration of employee benefits products, including PFML, disability, and other group insurance offerings
- Review policy forms, certificates, riders, marketing materials, training materials, and business processes for compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Conduct regulatory research and support insurance department filings and reporting, regulatory inquiries, examinations, complaints, claim appeals, arbitrations, and other regulatory matters
- Partner with Product, Operations, Claims, Compliance, Actuarial, Underwriting, Distribution, Marketing, and Compliance/Legal colleagues to identify compliance risks and develop practical business solutions
- Serve as the Compliance representative on cross-functional projects, strategic initiatives, and product development efforts
- Develop and deliver training, guidance, and educational materials regarding regulatory requirements and emerging compliance issues affecting employee benefits products
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments through trade associations and prepare impact assessments and recommendations for business stakeholders
- Support the development and maintenance of compliance policies, procedures, controls, and governance processes designed to promote regulatory compliance and effective risk management
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Approximately five years of relevant professional experience (or equivalent)
- Strong legal research, analytical, issue-spotting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical business guidance
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
- Ability to learn new subject matter quickly
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strongly preferred: meaningful experience supporting employee benefits products, including statutory PFML, disability insurance, group insurance, leave management, accident and health insurance, or related employee benefits products
- Strongly preferred: insurance industry experience at an insurance carrier or law firm practice focused on insurance regulatory matters
- Strongly preferred: experience interpreting and applying state and federal insurance laws and regulations and providing compliance, regulatory, or legal guidance in support of insurance products and business operations