Sr. Counsel - Regulatory and Group Benefits
About The Position
The Regulatory and Group Benefits Counsel provides practical advice on a broad range of insurance regulatory matters, with particular emphasis on vision plans participating in U.S. government programs. The role provides strategic, risk-based advice to the vision business to enable responsible growth and informed decision-making. As part of Government & Legal Affairs, the Counsel partners with the business to deliver innovative solutions, influence public policy, and protect MetLife’s global interests. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. The posting lists New York, New York as the location, with alternative locations in Tampa, Florida; Whippany, New Jersey; and Cary, North Carolina.
Requirements
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the New York Bar, or eligibility for admission and commitment to obtain it promptly; relevant bar admission is acceptable for candidates not working in the New York office.
- 7 to 10 years of relevant legal experience and a demonstrated record of accomplishment.
- At least two years of experience at a law firm advising managed care companies on participation in government programs.
- Hands-on experience using generative AI, legal technology, and workflow tools in substantive legal work, including prompt development, testing, iteration, output validation, and responsible-use safeguards.
Nice To Haves
- Experience advising managed care companies or their subcontractors on compliance with laws and regulations governing Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Managed Care.
- Experience drafting and negotiating contracts in the managed care environment, including value-based contracts.
- Experience advising companies on compliance with a broad range of health care laws, including fraud and abuse laws.
- Experience directly building or scaling AI-enabled legal workflows, self-service tools, automated intake, or reusable knowledge assets beyond a single team.
- In-house experience with a managed care company.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic, risk-based legal and compliance guidance on federal and state insurance, managed care, and government program requirements.
- Monitor and interpret regulatory, statutory, and market developments and translate them into actionable business recommendations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate client, provider, and vendor agreements while identifying and mitigating legal and business risk.
- Use approved technology and contract management tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and risk visibility in contracting processes.
- Support business growth and decision-making by delivering practical legal counsel aligned with organizational objectives.
- Own and continuously enhance legal workflows, including intake, triage, contracting, approvals, escalations, and knowledge management.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health plan, including medical, prescription drug, and vision coverage
- Dental insurance
- No-cost short- and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Legal services
- Retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Group discounts on voluntary insurance products, including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Volunteer time off
- Tuition assistance
- Annual short-term incentive compensation may be available, subject to applicable plan terms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
