US In-House Employee Benefits Counsel

Min 8 yrs required

Part-time

No

Summary:

The US In-House Employee Benefits Counsel (Part Time) position is available at the international law firm Mayer Brown. The firm is seeking a highly motivated individual with a commitment to excellence and a strong understanding of retirement and welfare benefit plans. The Counsel will work with the . Benefits and Well-Being team and Firm leadership to design, implement, administer and conduct legal review of 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. The position is available in either the Chicago, Washington . or New York office and is a part-time, exempt position with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities:

- Advise 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
- Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

Qualifications:

- . degree from an accredited law school in ., required
- Admission as a current member in good standing of a State Bar where the position is to be located, required
- Minimum of 8 years of experience as attorney with retirement and welfare benefit plans, required
- Thorough understanding of tax and ERISA requirements applicable to such plans, and familiarity with federal regulatory agencies, required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required

Performance Traits:

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm
- Ability to work in a diverse team environment
- Ability to meet deadlines with shifting priorities
- Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
- Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
- Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Creative problem-solving ability with a focus on achieving business-friendly solutions while managing risk
- Solid commercial judgment, including the ability to anticipate, analyze, and make recommendations
- Willingness to take ownership and responsibility for making legal decisions
- Able to proactively identify and escalate potential legal and business risks to colleagues in the organization and craft effective solutions

Physical Requirements:

- May require travel to other offices as needed

Salary Information:

- The typical New York pay scale for this position is between $150,000 and $180,000, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.

Benefits:

- 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.

How to Apply:

- To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email .
- 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.

H1 and H2 Headings:

H1: US In-House Employee Benefits Counsel (Part Time) at International Law Firm

H2: Overview
H2: Responsibilities
H2: Qualifications
H2: Performance Traits
H2: Physical Requirements
H2: Salary Information
H2: Benefits
H2: How to Apply

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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), opportunities for professional development and growth

Not specified

Legal Review, Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, Affordable Care Act, COBRA, HIPAA, Retirement and Welfare Benefit Plans, Tax Law, Microsoft Office, Written and Verbal Communication, Teamwork, Time Management, Customer Service, Attention to Detail, Risk Management, Problem-Solving, Strategic Thinking, Contract Law

J.D. from an accredited law school

Interested candidates can apply through the firm's online application portal or by emailing their application materials to .

Qualification and Experience J.D. from an accredited law school, Admission to a State Bar, 8+ years of experience as an attorney in employee benefits, knowledge of tax and ERISA requirements, proficiency in Microsoft Office

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