Sr Associate Counsel (Data Privacy/AI)
Posted 2025-05-15Salary Range: $81,000 - $184,000
Job Posting End Date: April 30, 2025
Weve Got You Under Our Wing
We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all The Aflac Way.
Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortunes 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of Worlds Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.
Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, theres a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.
Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.
If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA, or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA, or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions when you are requested to come to the office based on business needs. Any requests to come to the office will be communicated to you in advance.
What does it take to be successful at Aflac?
Acting with Integrity
Communicating Effectively
Pursuing Self-Development
Serving Customers
Supporting Change
Supporting Organizational Goals
Working with Diverse Populations
What does it take to be successful in this role?
Excellent legal research skills
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent legal and business judgment
Ability to prioritize and coordinate projects and cases
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with legal colleagues, management and Aflac staff
Ability to provide business-oriented legal advice
Education & Experience Required
Juris doctor from an ABA-accredited school of law
Seven years of legal experience in a combination of law firm and corporate settings
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Travel
Less than or equal to 10%
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Provides legal advice and recommendations to executives and management regarding matters of complexity which have or may have a material dollar impact on business activities and operations
Evaluates potential legal issues related to business practices and policies and advises management accordingly
Evaluates the impact of new laws and regulations on our business practices
Combines a knowledge of one or more legal specialties with sound business acumen and knowledge of the business goals and objectives as they relate to the matter at hand
Conducts detailed research regarding legal principles and precedents and consults with outside counsel on legal strategies, as needed
Leverages an in-depth knowledge of a legal specialty or area of law to provide advice and recommendations to executives and management on complex matters which have or may have a material financial impact on business activities and operations
Operates under general direction from legal team management
Performs other duties as required
Total Rewards
This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. The salary range for this position is $81,000 to $184,000.
In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, youll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1 hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.
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