Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Counsel for Privacy, Technology and Artificial Intelligence Attorney!

About the role

We're looking for a senior counsel with privacy law expertise, particularly in the financial services industry, litigation and regulatory experience is a plus. As a Senior Counsel you will assume responsibility for various client groups and/or legal issues. This position requires a solid foundation of life insurance and/or corporate law. Attorney will also be responsible for product development and overseeing day-to-day legal and compliance matters.

What you will do

• Must have in-depth knowledge of pertinent financial service laws involving insurance, including the insurance state and federal regulatory framework, privacy, technology and artificial intelligence laws.
• Responsible for interaction with clients, including senior management, on various legal issues, including those of a complex nature.
• Specific area of law and responsibilities will depend on division or area of law that is being supported in company.
• Draft and review variety of contracts, particularly in areas of privacy, technology and artificial intelligence.
• Assist in analyzing new product ideas or complex corporate projects.
• Provide advice from operational and/or shared services regarding legal issues.
• Research and provide timely advice on applicable legal issues.
• Participate in management and other meetings.
• Direct other legal analysts.
• Work well in cross-functional teams and be accountable for advice and meeting deadlines.

Why work at Symetra

"If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work." Cris H. - AVP Internal Sales, Training and Development

"Symetra is inclusive of all employees regardless of their personal differences." Darrell J. - Actuary III

"Symetra values learning. Symetra has so many resources - whether that is the Student of the Business courses, sponsorship of professional certifications, or just individual employees being so willing to teach and answer questions." Felicia D. - Financial Reporting Lead Senior Analyst

What we offer you

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
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Compensation

Salary Range: $146,800 - $244,700 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

Who you are

• privacy, technology, and artificial intelligence law expert with a firm financial services regulatory background.
• Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• 5 to 10 years of in-house or industry legal experience, with at least 2-3 years of private practice experience.
• Requires experience advising life insurance company clients. Industry or specialty experience requirements will depend on particular division or area of responsibility that will be supported.
• Bar admission required.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to handle multiple projects effectively.
• Ability to work on complex legal issues.
• Ability to deal effectively with clients, including senior management.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of pertinent laws, including insurance, working knowledge of products, with solid foundation of knowledge of insurance industry or corporate law.
• Responsible for interaction with clients, including senior management, on various legal issues, including those of a complex nature.

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers.

We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts .

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products-and operate our company-to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

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Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

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