Protective Life
Counsel - Employee Benefits Division
$145K–$180K
Work From Home · Remote · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Experience
- Approximately five years of relevant professional experience (or equivalent).
- Education
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
About the job
Provides legal and regulatory compliance guidance for statutory PFML private-plan insurance and other employee benefits products, supporting product development and ongoing operations.
What you'll do
- Monitor and interpret state and federal laws and regulations affecting employee benefits products; advise business stakeholders on compliance.
- Review product and business materials and processes, and support filings, regulatory matters, and product launches.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to assess compliance risks and develop practical solutions, training, and compliance controls.
What they ask for
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Strong legal research, analytical, issue-spotting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, learn new subject matter quickly, and manage multiple priorities.
Nice to have
- Meaningful experience with employee benefits products, such as PFML, disability, group insurance, or leave management.
- Insurance industry experience, particularly insurance regulatory work at a carrier or law firm.
Pay
USD 145,000–180,000 base salary
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