AVP, Legal, Artificial Intelligence Counsel
Date: Jun 18, 2025
Primary Location: Radnor, PA, US
Company: Lincoln Financial
Alternate Locations: Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Omaha, NE (Nebraska)
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid Preferred : Preferred employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office
Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.
Hiring Manager: Paul Chryssikos
Requisition #: 74753
The Role at a Glance
The AVP, Legal, Artificial Intelligence Counsel will provide legal advice on all aspects of the development, implementation, use, and monitoring of artificial intelligence (AI) systems and platforms including, but not limited to, AI governance, compliance best practices relating to AI, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements governing the use of AI in the life insurance, annuities, retail funds, retirement solutions and group benefits industries.
Ideal Candidate:
- A combination of legal expertise, understanding of AI technologies, and experience in corporate or tech-focused legal strategies.
- Familiarity with evolving AI regulatory frameworks and awareness of legal, compliance and/or ethical considerations in AI development and deployment.
- Ability to align business significant objectives with AI governance and potential risks . Cross-functional collaboration who can build strong partnerships, is adaptive and forward-thinking.
What you'll be doing
- Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments and trends for assigned area(s) of responsibility; assesses the impact and collaborates with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies.
- Directs and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives within assigned area(s) of responsibility.
- Identifies and directs strategic process improvements that significantly improve quality across the team, department and/or business unit for assigned area(s) of responsibility.
- Directs/executes approved strategy decisions and contributes to strategy creation for assigned area(s) of responsibility.
- Provides strategic direction to build and enhance the capability for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
- Identifies and directs strategic process improvements that significantly improve quality across the team, department and/or business unit for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
- Provides subject matter expertise to team members and applicable internal/external stakeholders on complex assignments/projects for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
- Analyzes and provides strategic legal advice to business leaders and other stakeholders on changes and developments in laws, regulations and regulatory guidance at the federal, state and local level relating to the development, implementation, use and monitoring of AI systems.
- Acts as a subject matter expert who will be sought after for advice, counsel, and judgment on AI-related matters.
- Identifies and communicates legal exposure and risk in a timely and proactive manner to key stakeholders.
Short Description
- Contributes to AI-related policies, practices and guidelines that promote fairness, accountability, transparency, and ethical considerations in AI applications throughout the insurance value chain.
- Provides legal advice and counsel to key stakeholders in business and functional areas on policies, procedures and controls to address risk relating to the use of AI.
- Engages with industry groups and committees, including those organized by relevant trade associations, to track changes in AI-related laws, regulations and regulatory guidance and best practices for addressing AI-related risk & collaborates with sr. management to incorporate new trends & best practices in current/future strategies.
- Reviews and drafts language for contracts, RFP responses and other legal documents that relate to the development, implementation and/or use of AI.
- Collaborates with IT, Compliance, Risk and business teams to ensure AI systems adhere to relevant regulations, industry standards, and support regulatory reporting needs and state/regulatory examinations.
- Manages and directs outside counsel as appropriate.
What we’re looking for
Education
- Undergraduate degree
- J.D. from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved school and a Member of the Bar in good standing is required
Experience
- 7+ Years attorney preferably either at a law firm or financial services company
- 1+ 3 Years of Insurance, and AI and/or relevant technology-related legal experience a plus
Application Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted through July, 18, 2025, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.
What’s it like to work here?
At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.
What’s in it for you:
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Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
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Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
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PTO/parental leave
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Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
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Tuition assistance program
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Work arrangements that work for you
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Effective productivity/technology tools and training
The pay range for this position is $125,800 - $229,100 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.
About The Company
Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.
With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.
Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.
Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Additional Information
This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.
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Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.
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