AVP, Senior Counsel - Leave & Disability Compliance

Lincoln Financial Group; Radnor (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Financial Group seeks an experienced AVP, Senior Counsel to lead a team providing legal guidance and regulatory compliance for leave management and statutory disability products. You will offer strategic leadership and collaborate across Product, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Underwriting, Claims, and Compliance.

You will manage legal risk, support product development, and ensure compliance with federal/state leave laws while representing Lincoln in regulatory interactions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal experience in a large law firm, corporate legal department, or both.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one state bar in good standing.
• Strong legal research, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with legal colleagues, business partners, and senior leaders.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal matters and balance business objectives with legal/regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and development opportunities to a team handling legal and compliance support for leave management and statutory disability products.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments affecting leave programs and advise stakeholders on risks and opportunities.
• Partner with internal/external stakeholders to ensure products and processes comply with federal/state laws.
• Provide legal counsel on complex leave-related matters, including claims escalations and leave agreements.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical, business-focused recommendations.
• Support multiple business functions serving or impacting leave management and disability products.
• Contribute to enterprise strategies involving leave-related legal and regulatory matters.
• Build partnerships with business leaders through engagement and project participation.
• Represent the organization with regulators, industry groups, customers, and external stakeholders on leave matters.

Skills

Legal experience

Legal research

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Lincoln Financial Group seeks an experienced AVP, Senior Counsel to lead a team providing legal guidance and regulatory compliance for leave management and statutory disability products. You will offer strategic leadership and collaborate across Product, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Underwriting, Claims, and Compliance.

You will manage legal risk, support product development, and ensure compliance with federal/state leave laws while representing Lincoln in regulatory interactions.