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About the Role

New York Life's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as a key legal partner to the Group Benefit Solutions, Absence Management business. In this role, you will provide strategic, practical legal advice regarding the development, implementation, administration, sale, and ongoing enhancement of New York Life's absence management and leave administration solutions, statutory disability and paid family and medical leave offerings, workplace accommodation services, and related group insurance and service offerings. You will work closely with leaders and subject matter experts across various functions to evaluate complex legal requirements, translate them into practical business guidance, and help the business make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

Serve as a principal legal resource to the Group Benefit Solutions Absence Management business on legal and regulatory matters affecting leave administration, statutory disability and paid family and medical leave programs, workplace accommodations, and related products and services.
Advise on the full lifecycle of Absence Management products and services, including product strategy and design, development of new capabilities, implementation, administration, Distribution and marketing, client arrangements, and ongoing product and operational enhancements.
Analyze complex federal, state, and local legal and regulatory requirements affecting Absence Management offerings and translate those requirements into practical product, administrative, and operational guidance.
Monitor and assess legislative, regulatory, and other legal developments and partner with stakeholders to evaluate their impact and implement appropriate changes to products, services, processes, and business practices.
Provide risk-based legal advice to business leaders, clearly identifying legal and regulatory risks, areas of uncertainty, available options, and potential mitigants to support informed business decision-making.
Partner with cross-functional teams to address complex operational and client issues involving leave administration, statutory disability, workplace accommodations, and related services and to develop practical, scalable solutions.
Review, draft, and negotiate client agreements and other arrangements relating to Absence Management products and services, and help develop and maintain contract provisions, templates, guidance, and playbooks that promote consistency and efficient legal support.
Advise on related issues involving ERISA, group insurance regulation, employment law, privacy and data use, technology, and other areas relevant to the Absence Management business.
Support the development and launch of new products, services, and capabilities and provide legal guidance regarding associated client communications, marketing materials, implementation approaches, and operating models.
Build strong relationships with business leaders and other partners and serve as a practical, solutions-oriented legal advisor who understands both the legal environment and the business's strategic and operational objectives.
Lead or participate in initiatives to improve legal-service delivery, develop scalable guidance and tools, and enhance legal and business processes.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
Five or more years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, insurance company, employee benefits organization, absence management provider, or comparable environment.
Meaningful experience advising on absence management, employee leave, workplace accommodations, employee benefits, employment law, or a closely related area, including experience with FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and state paid family medical leave programs.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex and evolving legal requirements and translate them into clear, practical advice for product, operational, and business teams.
Strong business judgment and the ability to identify and communicate legal risk in a manner that enables business leaders to make informed decisions.
Excellent communication and relationship-management skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to operational professionals, product teams, business leaders, senior executives, and other stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions, manage multiple priorities, exercise sound legal judgment, and develop pragmatic solutions to complex legal and business issues.
Strong commercial contracting skills, including experience drafting and negotiating client agreements and developing contract templates or playbooks.
Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting leave and absence management products and services, including federal and state leave requirements, statutory disability and paid leave programs, workplace accommodation requirements.

Skills

Absence management
Employee leave
Workplace accommodations
Employee benefits
Employment law
FMLA
ADA
PWFA
State paid family medical leave programs
ERISA
Group insurance regulation
Privacy and data use
Technology
Commercial contracting
Product development
Implementation
Regulatory-change initiatives
Technology-enabled administrative services

Location

Fully Remote

Work Type

Fully Remote

Experience Level

Five or more years of relevant legal experience

Education Level

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Salary/Compensations

$166,500-$238,000

Benefits

Leave programs
Adoption assistance
Student loan repayment programs

About the Company

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.

Equal Opportunity

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.