Counsel, Absence Management

Lincoln Financial•Radnor, PA

7d•$96,900 - $176,200•Hybrid

About The Position

We're excited to add a Senior Consultant, Legal Counsel to support our Absence Management product portfolio. In this role, you will provide legal guidance and support related to the development, sale, and administration of the Company's insurance products, absence management solutions, and related services. You will also advise the Company in one or more of the following areas: Group Protection contract review and negotiation, employment law, ERISA, absence management, and privacy.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in at least one state bar in good standing.
5-7+ years of legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or comparable environment with responsibilities directly aligned to this role.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively and present information to diverse audiences, including claims professionals, outside counsel, business leaders, senior executives, and other stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising on absence management, disability, accommodation, FMLA, ADA, leave administration, or employee benefits matters.
Knowledge of ERISA, employment-related laws, privacy regulations, and insurance industry regulations.
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
Ability to balance legal risk with practical business solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Serving as a subject matter expert for internal stakeholders on complex matters involving absence management, statutory disability, and accommodation services.
Providing strategic guidance on complex assignments, projects, and initiatives designed to strengthen and enhance Lincoln's absence management, statutory disability, and accommodation service offerings.
Acting as a key legal advisor in cross-functional environments, partnering with business leaders to evaluate current and emerging practices, identifying legal and regulatory risks, and recommending appropriate controls and process improvements.
Counseling business partners on complex legal issues related to absence management, statutory disability, and accommodation services to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies while mitigating enterprise risk.
Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and advising on business contracts, coordinating with internal stakeholders and other contract review teams as needed.
Leading and collaborating with internal partners to develop practical, business-focused solutions to legal and operational issues impacting Group Protection.
Researching, analyzing, and advising clients regarding laws and regulations applicable to insurance products and related services, including absence management solutions.
Leading special projects and partnering with team members to improve, streamline, and enhance processes, procedures, and operational effectiveness.