US In-House Employee Benefits Counsel

Min 8 yrs required

Full-time

No

# US In-House Employee Benefits Counsel

Mayer Brown LLP is a leading global law firm with offices in 27 key business centers across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential.

We are currently seeking an experienced US In-House Employee Benefits Counsel to join our Benefits department in our Chicago or Washington . office. The US In-House Employee Benefits Counsel will be responsible for designing, implementing, administering and conducting legal review for all Health and Welfare, Cash Balance Plan, 401(k) Plan, Partner Unfunded Plan, Health and Disability plans, Leave of Absence plans, along with associated legal regulations.

## Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a . degree from an accredited law school in the ., as well as admission as a current member in good standing of a State Bar where the position is to be located. In addition, the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience as attorney with retirement and welfare benefit plans, and a thorough understanding of tax and ERISA requirements applicable to such plans, as well as familiarity with federal regulatory agencies.

The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, be able to work in a diverse team environment, and have strong customer service skills. In addition, they will have strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects, as well as the ability to meet deadlines with shifting priorities. The candidate must also have the ability to proactively identify and escalate potential legal and business risks to colleagues in the organization and craft effective solutions.

## Responsibilities

The US In-House Employee Benefits Counsel will be responsible for the following:

- Advise, as applicable, on Internal Revenue Code qualification requirements and requirements of ERISA, Affordable Care Act, COBRA and HIPAA, and other applicable law, with respect to Cash Balance plans, 401(k) plans, Partner Unfunded Plan and all Health and Welfare Plans
- Draft and Review Summary Plan Descriptions
- Draft and Review Administrative Services Agreements
- Review Plan communications to participants, legal posting notices, as required from . Benefits team
- Draft Plan amendments and related resolutions as needed
- Advise on tax issues related to all types of Retirement and Health and Welfare plans
- Work with the Firm’s Investment Committee and Administrative Investment Committee, along with Recordkeeper, Actuaries and Auditors
- Work with the Firm’s Health and Welfare Committee
- Update Firm leadership and HR on developments in the law related to all types of retirement and health welfare plans, including those that pose possible compliance issues, as well as those that present opportunities for improved design, tax effects, etc.
- Partner with . Benefits, and other Firm Erisa attorneys on the development of significant design changes
- Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

## Compensation

Mayer Brown LLP offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401 (k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401 (k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO)

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Legal Review, Internal Revenue Code Qualification Requirements, ERISA, Affordable Care Act, COBRA, HIPAA, Summary Plan Descriptions, Administrative Services Agreements, Plan Communications, Plan Amendments, Tax Issues, Investment Committee, Health and Welfare Committee, Microsoft Office

J.D. degree from an accredited law school in U.S.

Submit resume and cover letter

Qualification and Experience J.D. degree from an accredited law school in U.S., Admission as a current member in good standing of a State Bar where the position is to be located

Legal