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[Apply on MetLife’s careers site →](https://www.metlifecareers.com/en_US/ml/JobDetail/Sr-Counsel-Regulatory-and-Group-Benefits/21131) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [MetLife](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/metlife/) / Sr. Counsel - Regulatory and Group Benefits ## Job description Description and Requirements The Team You Will Join In Government & Legal Affairs, you'll be an engaged and trusted partner - empowered to deliver innovative solutions, influence public policy, and achieve results that enable MetLife’s growth and protect its global interests. Applying a commercial and contemporary mindset, you'll advocate for what’s possible, overcome challenges, and embrace different perspectives. If you also pride yourself on acting with accountability, transparency, and respect, apply to join our Government & Legal Affairs team today. The Opportunity The Regulatory and Group Benefits Counsel is responsible for providing practical advice on a broad range of insurance regulatory matters with a particular emphasis on vision plans participating in government programs in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic, risk-based advice to the vision business while enabling responsible growth and informed decision making. ### Key Responsibilities Provide strategic, risk-based legal and compliance guidance on federal and state insurance, managed care, and government program requirements. Monitor and interpret regulatory, statutory, and market developments, translating them into actionable business recommendations. Draft, review, and negotiate client, provider, and vendor agreements while identifying and mitigating legal and business risk. Leverage approved technology and contract management tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and risk visibility in contracting processes. Support business growth and decision-making by delivering practical legal counsel aligned with organizational objectives. Own and continuously enhance key legal workflows, including intake, triage, contracting, approvals, escalations, and knowledge management. ### Required Qualifications J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Admission to the New York Bar, or eligibility for admission and a commitment to obtain it promptly (or relevant bar admission if not working in New York office). 7 to 10 years of relevant legal experience and a demonstrated record of accomplishment. Relevant experience should include at least two years at a law firm advising managed care companies on participation in government programs. Hands-on experience using generative AI, legal technology, and workflow tools in substantive legal work, including prompt development, testing, iteration, output validation, and responsible-use safeguards. ### Preferred Qualifications Experience advising managed care companies or their subcontractors on compliance with laws and regulations governing Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Managed Care. Experience drafting and negotiating contracts in the managed care environment, including value-based contracts. Experience advising companies on compliance with a broad range of health care laws, including fraud and abuse laws. Experience directly building or scaling AI-enabled legal workflows, self-service tools, automated intake, or reusable knowledge of assets beyond a single team. In-house experience with a managed care company is strongly preferred. ### Location Expectation This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office. The expected salary range for this position is $200,000 - $225,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 26, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 6 days - Pay: $200,000 - $225,000[Apply on MetLife’s careers site →](https://www.metlifecareers.com/en_US/ml/JobDetail/Sr-Counsel-Regulatory-and-Group-Benefits/21131) ## Hiring at MetLife - Open jobs: 411 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 11, 2026 [All MetLife jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/metlife/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at MetLife ### [Assistant General Counsel - Agricultural Real Estate Mortgage Lending](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/metlife/jobs/7bdd067326c127eba2f0/) ### [Compliance Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/metlife/jobs/2a25723c300dd83698c6/) ### [Corporate Counsel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/metlife/jobs/403ed786390d26409141/) ### [Corporate Counsel - Claims Litigation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/metlife/jobs/788c7f810ce4a0808ccc/) ### [Director, Head of Compliance Technology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/metlife/jobs/6c02149ea78a373395c9/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Regulatory Counsel - Gas & Power](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/totalenergies/jobs/fc7d2e97d4f65c785ff8/) TotalEnergies ### [Lead Counsel, Employment, Benefits & Executive Compensation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mckesson/jobs/82d8c64b717e8efba335/) McKesson ### [ALTERNANCE - Compensation & benefits](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/totalenergies/jobs/26e53928fd1920fddf3f/) TotalEnergies ### [Director of International Benefits](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/7962d85a5ad4a1ae6ab6/) Sandisk ### [Compensation and Benefits Officer with French](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/accenture/jobs/0539bd03dec317b00126/) Accenture OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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