Counsel- Remote

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as Counsel for our Benefits Division!

About the role

In this role, you'll serve as a legal and strategic advisor, providing guidance across product development, claims, compliance, and operations. You'll have the opportunity to work on a broad range of legal issues and build trusted partnerships across the business.

This position requires a solid foundation of law and regulation experience pertaining to group life, disability, and supplemental health insurance products and coverage, experience with state family and medical laws and medical stop loss insurance, also a plus.

What you will do

• Legal Advisory & Strategy
  
  
  
  • Advise business leaders on complex legal issues and strategic matters related to core product and service offerings.
  • Offer proactive legal counsel to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigate legal, reputational, and enterprise risk.
  
  
  
  
• Contract Review & Negotiation
  
  
  
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts including:
  • Group insurance and medical stop loss policies and contracts
  • Group insurance master service agreements
  • Administrative services agreements
  • Data protection and privacy agreements
  • NDAs, vendor contracts, and benefits technology agreements
  • Request for Proposals and procurement contracts
  • Collaborate with internal partners such as compliance, procurement, and IT security to align terms with business priorities.
  
  
  
  
• Product & Claims Support
  
  
  
  • Provide legal insight for product development initiatives, claims adjudication processes, claims triage, pre-litigation, and daily operational matters.
  • Offer practical legal advice to claims professionals, in addition to supporting corporate litigation.
  • Participate in committees and special projects to help shape business policy and process improvements.
  
  
  
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  
  
  
  • Act as a key legal partner in cross-functional working groups, helping align business initiatives with regulatory and legal frameworks.
  
  
  
  
• Legal Research & Knowledge Management
  
  
  
  • Monitor and analyze emerging laws and regulations impacting group insurance and employee benefits, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA, and state-specific leave laws.
  • Stay informed on privacy, cybersecurity, and information security developments and their impact on group insurance offerings
  
  
  
  

Why work at Symetra

Here's what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:

"The atmosphere at Symetra is truly different than at other companies. If you are looking for a company where your voice will matter and be heard, Symetra is the place for you."Sydney S. - Actuarial Associate III

"I chose to work at Symetra because of the talented people I knew and the strong reputation they shared. Since joining in June 2021, what's kept me here is the genuine sense of inclusion, respect, and teamwork. Symetra's 'We' culture is more than a saying-it shows up in how teams collaborate and support one another. " - Johnna W., RFP Team Lead

What we offer you

Benefits and Perks

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Salary Range: 125,000 - $208,400 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

Who You Are

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required and an active member of a state bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of legal experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department, ideally within the insurance or financial services sector.
• Experience in life and disability insurance, group benefits, or employee benefits required.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
• Experience advising on ERISA, HIPAA, privacy laws, and employment-related matters in the insurance or benefits space preferred.
• Ability to counsel both legal and business ramifications of initiatives directly with internal partners and external counsel.
• Proven ability to lead projects and improve internal processes in legal or compliance environments.

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products-and operate our company-to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

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