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Legal Counsel - Group BenefitsLincoln Financial Group • Greensboro, NC (North Carolina)
Legal Counsel - Group Benefits

Legal Counsel - Group Benefits

Lincoln Financial Group • Greensboro, NC (North Carolina)
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What you'll be doing

• Advising business clients on key legal matters and complex issues related to the Group Protection business line to ensure compliance with company, legal, and regulatory requirements, taking into account company reputation and other risks that might impact the overall enterprise.
• Providing legal review, advice, drafting, and negotiation assistance for a range of business contracts, including customer master services agreements; administrative services agreements for Group Protection’s self-insured claim administration and absence management offerings; nondisclosure agreements; information security / data protection agreements; and contracts with other third parties, such as vendors and benefits technology providers, as needed; and coordinating and collaborating with other applicable company contract reviewers, stakeholders, and subject matter experts.
• Providing legal support across multiple areas of the Group Protection business impacted by the request for proposal process.
• Maintaining knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends, assessing the impact, and collaborating with senior management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.
• Developing working knowledge of the laws and regulations impacting Group Protection’s business lines, including state insurance laws, applicable privacy laws, ERISA, HIPAA, and other laws relevant to Group Protection's products and services.
• Participating as a key contributor and advisor in cross-functional team environments; and interacting with business partners and stakeholders to understand current and prospective practices, considering appropriate legal, regulatory, reputation and risk standards, and recommending control enhancements
• Counseling business leaders and business clients as necessary on both the business and legal ramifications of business initiatives in areas of responsibility.
• Leading special projects and working with team to create and streamline processes and procedures as appropriate. Participating in Lincoln committees and special projects.

What we’re looking for

Must Have:

• 5-7+ Years of legal experience with a law firm and/or corporate legal department or equivalent experience that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position. (Required)
• from an ABA-accredited law school and member of a state bar in good standing. (Required) Experience with life insurance, disability insurance, employee benefits, and/or group insurance. Experience drafting and negotiating contracts.

Nice to have:

• Direct experience in one or more of the following areas: providing direction to insurance or financial services industry clients; advising business clients on ERISA, group insurance/employee benefits, privacy, and/or employment matters
• Advising and working directly with internal business clients and external customers; and negotiating with opposing counsel.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through November 22, 2025, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What’s it like to work here? At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. What’s in it for you:
  • Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes

  • Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

  • PTO/parental leave

  • Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

  • Tuition assistance program

  • Work arrangements that work for you

  • Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $93,300 - $169,700 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.
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