ERISA/Executive Compensation Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Norwalk, CT

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Norwalk, CT

ERISA/Executive Compensation Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Norwalk, CT

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#H1- SEO friendly job title: Benefits Counsel - Aviation Legal

#H2- Bold Headline: GE Aerospace is Hiring a Benefits Counsel in 3 Locations

Job Title: Benefits Counsel - Aviation Legal
Job ID: R3778676
Company: GE Aerospace
Department: Legal & Compliance Group
Experience Level: Senior Level
Job Type: Full-time
Job Category: Legal
Location: Norwalk, Connecticut, United States of America / Evendale, Ohio, United States of America / Unspecified, Illinois, United States of America
Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience

The Benefits Counsel position at GE Aerospace is a great opportunity for experienced legal professionals to join a global leader in aviation technology. With a strong focus on employee benefits, this role offers a challenging and rewarding career path, as well as competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

The Benefits Counsel will report to the Executive Counsel – Benefits and Executive Compensation in the Legal & Compliance Group and work closely with various departments including legal, human resources, administrative operations, controllership, and finance. The main responsibilities will include managing legal issues related to the company's benefit plans, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and providing legal advice on executive compensation arrangements, fringe benefits, and on-site medical clinics.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Advising on plan administration, fiduciary matters, and legal considerations in developing benefit design changes
- Providing tax expertise on Section 409A and other benefit matters
- Drafting and reviewing plan documents and amendments, participant communications, and fiduciary committee charters and meeting minutes
- Supporting benefits-related aspects of business acquisitions and dispositions and labor negotiations
- Supervising claims disputes and litigation

Required Qualifications:

- . with at least 5 years of full-time legal experience with employee benefit plans
- Knowledge of tax, ERISA, ACA, and other laws applicable to benefit plans and executive compensation arrangements
- Prior experience conducting legal benefits-related research
- Prior experience drafting benefit plan provisions and communications

Desired Characteristics:

- Self-motivated and detail-oriented
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills, leadership characteristics, and collaborative team-based approach
- Excellent academic background

GE Aerospace is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

In addition to competitive compensation, GE Aerospace also offers a great work environment, professional development, and challenging careers. This is a full-time position and relocation assistance may be provided for the right candidate.

If you are legally authorized to work in the United States and have the required qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at GE Aerospace. Please note that any offer of employment is subject to the successful completion of a drug screen.

Join the GE Aerospace team and take your career to new heights as a Benefits Counsel in 3 different locations. Apply now!

Apr 14, 2025
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