Sun Life · 6 days ago
AVP & Senior Counsel - Sun Life US
Greater Hartford
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$184K/yr - $294K/yr
10+ years expSun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. The AVP & Senior Counsel will provide legal advice on group benefits, product development, and regulatory matters, supporting the Employee Benefits and FullscopeRMS businesses.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Advise business teams on multi-state regulations and risk management for all relevant products and services
Draft and review contracts, including administrative, vendor, and reinsurance agreements
Provide clear, practical legal advice to business leaders across Sales, Implementation, Client Services, Marketing, Product, Underwriting, and Claims
Collaborate with colleagues across Sun Life’s legal team on privacy, IT security, litigation, procurement, and government relations issues
Stay informed about business initiatives and proactively offer legal guidance
Keep current with industry trends and educate colleagues as needed
Qualification
Required
At least 10 years of legal experience, preferably in-house with a group benefits carrier, agency, law firm, or consulting firm; licensed in at least one U.S. state
Deep expertise in group disability, supplemental health, life insurance, and related services
Excellent contract negotiation and drafting skills, with proficiency in digital tools
Ability to build trust and solve critical issues at all levels of the organization
Skilled at simplifying complex legal concepts and providing actionable advice
Collaborative team player who can work independently and communicate effectively with management
Self-starter with strong business acumen, able to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
Proactive learner who adapts to a dynamic legal and business environment
Benefits
Generous vacation and sick time
Market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave
Medical coverage
Company paid life and AD&D insurance
Disability programs
Partially paid sabbatical program
401(k) employer match
Stock purchase options
Employer-funded retirement account
Company
Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading financial services organization dedicated to helping people achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.05B2024-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $548.79M
2023-07-04Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-03-24IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Strain
President & CEO
Luc Nhon Ly
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-02
MarketScreener
2025-12-02
South China Morning Post
2025-11-27
Company data provided by crunchbase