Attorney, Insurance Operations

Genworth • Lynchburg, VA

21h

About The Position

At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day. We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism. Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions: Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities. Make it about others. We do what's best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress. Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together. Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other. YOUR ROLE You will provide advice, counsel, and subject-matter expertise to the CareScout and Genworth family of businesses. You will help support a wide variety of matters, such as supporting the administration of in-force life insurance policies and annuity contracts, providing advice on intellectual property matters, and reviewing and researching new or amended laws and regulations regarding data privacy, and assisting with data privacy projects and requests. You will report to a Legal Director and serve as an integral member of the team responsible for helping the business achieve its goals while complying with applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• JD degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Two to four years of experience at a reputable law firm, in-house legal department of a U.S. company or government agency, or comparable work experience
• Experienced in insurance legal matters or similar experience in a comparable highly regulated industry
• Adept at providing legal advice with a solution-oriented focus on achieving business priorities and goals, including the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for diverse audiences
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including balancing multiple priorities while managing client and management expectations
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of the insurance regulatory environment and issues
• Life insurance and annuity experience, including claims and customer service
• Knowledge and understanding of data privacy laws, including GLBA, HIPAA, as well as state insurance privacy laws and state consumer privacy laws (ex. California Consumer Privacy Act)
• Knowledge and understanding of the U.S. Patent Office filing requirements and procedures
• Proven ability to use technology to provide efficient and accurate legal counsel
• Demonstrated ability to identify and assess risks and to recommend effective risk mitigation strategies
• Comfortable partnering with business clients at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Providing subject-matter expertise in support of the administration of in-force policies, including reviewing guardianships, conservatorships, trusts, power of attorney documents, and other similar documents as they relate to customer inquiries, claims, and requests
• Filing renewals and extensions of the companies’ patents and trademarks and reviewing copyright requests
• Advising on compliance with applicable requirements, such as HIPAA, GLBA, state insurance and consumer privacy laws, intellectual property and trademark laws
• Provide review and assistance on requests regarding data privacy, including review of training materials, business and compliance projects, and policies and procedures
• Providing advice and counsel on the impact of new laws and regulations
• Leveraging business relationships, legal contacts, and technological resources to deliver superior legal support

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree