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Senior Counsel – Benefits
The candidate will be responsible for: Partnering closely with, and providing advice and support to, the company’s benefits and compensation team regarding benefit plan design, implementation, interpretation, and compliance. Providing analysis and review of benefit plans, benefit plan administration, and documentation relating to same. Drafting and reviewing documents concerning employee benefit plans including plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and participant communications. Reviewing and negotiating service provider agreements. Providing advice regarding compliance of benefit plans and programs, including compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, Affordable Care Act, COBRA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related securities and bankruptcy laws. Keeping current on legal developments and changes in laws and regulations related to employee benefit plans. Advising plan fiduciaries on plan governance matters, including advice and training on ERISA and fiduciary responsibilities related to company plans. Advising on executive compensation matters. Advising on employee benefit plan and executive compensation governance matters. Must have Juris Doctor, and admission and member in good standing to applicable State Bar. Should have 8-10 years of legal experience, including at least 6 years legal experience as an employee benefits and compensation attorney. Must have strong expertise and experience with retirement, health and welfare, and executive compensation plans, governance, and related laws and regulations, as well as experience drafting benefit plan documents and advising plan fiduciaries. Should have strong knowledge and understanding of both federal and state benefits laws. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. A combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred. Employment law and/or benefits law litigation experience desired. Experience and expertise regarding benefits issues across multiple companies a plus.

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