Senior Attorney, Long Term Care Insurance

Genworth•Richmond, VA

19h

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 long-term care (LTC) insurance businesses. You will help support a wide variety of matters, such as representing the business on the implementation of new insurance products, the administration of the largest existing block of LTC insurance policies in the country, operational and infrastructure initiatives, interpretations of contracts and law, consumer inquiries and complaints, and regulatory engagements. Additionally, you will advise on long-term care insurance advertisements, training materials, and customer content to help the business ensure that its communications are simple, effective, and clear. You will report to the LTC 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
Three to six years of experience at a reputable law firm or in-house legal department of a U.S. company
Experienced in insurance legal matters or similar experience in a comparable highly regulated industry

Nice To Haves

Adept at providing legal advice with a solution-oriented focus on achieving business priorities and goals
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate succinctly and effectively
Strong knowledge of the insurance regulatory environment and issues
Proven ability to use technology to provide efficient and accurate legal counsel
Top-notch legal analytical skills
Proactive and creative problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to identify and assess risks and to recommend effective risk mitigation strategies
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for diverse audiences
Comfortable partnering with business clients at all levels of the organization
Capable of proactively managing client and management expectations
Ability to balance multiple priorities within compressed time frames; comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Able to work independently with minimal supervision, while also knowing when a matter requires escalation

Responsibilities

Supporting the implementation of new products, such as reviewing new forms, communication templates, and processes
Providing subject-matter expertise in support of the administration of in-force policies, including operational risk mitigation, advancing business initiatives, reviewing and interpreting insurance contracts and applicable laws, and assisting with customer inquiries
Advising on compliance with applicable requirements, such as the NAIC LTC Model Act and Regulation, the NAIC Unfair Trade Practices Act, federal and state antitrust rules, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Providing advice and counsel on the impact of new laws and regulations
Identifying legal and regulatory risks and developing risk avoidance and risk mitigation strategies
Leading relationships with internal client groups, and driving your participation in key initiatives, consistent with business strategy and business and legal leadership
Representing the company’s interest in interactions with insurance and other state and federal regulators
Working with multi-functional teams, including Compliance, Sourcing, Risk, IT Security, Corporate Insurance, Tax, business owners, and others
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

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