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Protective Life
Protective Life
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
H1B Visa SponsorFinanceInsurance
Protective Life is a financial services and insurance company that provides life insurance and annuity products designed to support long-term financial planning. Its offerings include term, whole, and universal life insurance, alongside fixed, immediate, indexed, and variable annuities. The company serves customers planning for retirement, estate needs, family protection, and other major life stages, with career opportunities connected to its work in insurance and financial services.
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Counsel, Employee Benefits (Remote - United States)

Advise Protective Life’s employee benefits insurance business on PFML, disability, and group insurance compliance. Interpret regulations, support product operations, and manage regulatory matters.

USUnited States
$145,000 – $180,000 / year
RemoteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredGeneral Counsel

Description

  • Monitor and interpret state and federal laws, regulations, and guidance affecting statutory PFML, disability, and other employee benefits products.
  • Provide regulatory and compliance guidance on product, operational, claims, distribution, and implementation matters.
  • Support the development, launch, and ongoing administration of PFML, disability, and other group insurance products.
  • Review policy forms, certificates, riders, marketing and training materials, and business processes for legal and regulatory compliance.
  • Research regulatory issues and support insurance department filings, reporting, inquiries, examinations, complaints, claim appeals, arbitrations, and related matters.
  • Collaborate with Product, Operations, Claims, Compliance, Actuarial, Underwriting, Distribution, Marketing, and Legal colleagues to identify risks and develop practical solutions.
  • Represent Compliance on cross-functional projects, strategic initiatives, and product development efforts.
  • Create and deliver training, guidance, and educational materials on regulatory requirements and emerging compliance issues.
  • Track legislative and regulatory developments through trade associations and prepare impact assessments and recommendations.
  • Support compliance policies, procedures, controls, and governance processes that promote regulatory compliance and effective risk management.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Approximately five years of relevant professional experience or equivalent experience.
  • Strong legal research, analytical, issue-spotting, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to turn complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Ability to quickly learn new subject matter.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Preferred experience supporting employee benefits products such as statutory PFML, disability insurance, group insurance, leave management, accident and health insurance, or related offerings.
  • Preferred insurance industry experience with an insurance carrier or a law firm focused on insurance regulatory matters.
  • Preferred experience interpreting and applying state and federal insurance laws and regulations and advising on compliance, regulatory, or legal matters supporting insurance products and operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Mental health benefits.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Short-term disability coverage.
  • Cultural observance day.
  • Contributions to healthcare accounts.
  • Pension plan.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • ProHealth Rewards platform with cash rewards.
  • Annual incentive based on individual and company performance.
  • Additional incentive opportunities.
  • Disability accommodation support throughout the application and recruitment process.

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