AVP, Legal Counsel - Business Operations Law Team

Responsibilities Enforces and defends Company’s interests in litigation and disputed matters; selects, assists, and supervises outside counsel. Assists with the legal aspects of insurance regulatory matters, including market conduct examinations, rate and form filings and approvals, acquisitions and divestitures. Provides legal support to designated business units, managing workflow and relationships with all levels of management. Prepares legally binding documents, drafts, negotiates, and develops complex contracts and forms; may assist with state filings, contract approvals, rates, marketing materials, and systems implementation. Works across the team and law department to ensure timely, business‑sensitive legal support is provided to the corporation and business clients in furtherance of business goals. Monitors and apprises the legal management team of significant legal issues, soliciting input as appropriate. Analyzes and assists with formulating the Company’s position on legislation and regulations. Serves as a legal advisor to Enterprise‑wide business units. Incorporates and applies ERISA, federal and state tax laws, insurance regulations, and employee benefit laws affecting the Company’s insurance products, including new and emerging areas such as e‑commerce and privacy. Identifies trends and issues across the Enterprise, looping in appropriate support within the business and law departments to further Enterprise‑wide priorities. Identifies law‑related training needs of business clients; develops and delivers targeted training through written materials, video conferences, EGC, webcasts, classroom and staff presentations. Ensures business clients adhere to the Code of Conduct and We Are Unum values. Ensures development and maintenance of support staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications J.D. (law degree) and admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, in good standing. Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a business, corporate, or other legal environment, with at least three years in the applicable specialized area. Knowledge of state and federal regulatory environments, including state filing and compliance requirements and processes. Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to build effective working relationships with key constituents across the Enterprise. Insurance product knowledge preferred (especially disability, life, dental, vision, and workplace offerings). Strong people and change‑management skills preferred. Ability to demonstrate complex problem‑solving skills and agility to support proof of concept and other innovative business opportunities. Results‑oriented with ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to engage effectively with external customers and brokers. Ability to understand multiple technology applications. Excellent oral, written communication, and negotiation skills. Salary Range: $133,500.00 – $274,100.00. Benefits Health, Vision, and Dental coverage Short & Long‑Term Disability insurance Paid time off (PTO) including paid time to volunteer Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution (including additional 4.5% match regardless of employee contribution) Mental health support Career advancement opportunities Student loan repayment options Tuition reimbursement Flexible work environments Equal Employment Opportunity Unum is an equal‑opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Unum