Assistant General Counsel - Retirement & Employee Benefits
About the role
For our client, we are seeking an Assistant General Counsel - Retirement & Employee Benefits to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This attorney will provide strategic legal guidance across retirement, health, and welfare benefit programs, with a strong focus on compliance and risk management. The role will partner closely with business leaders to translate complex ERISA and tax requirements into practical solutions that support operational and product decisions. The ideal candidate will help shape legal strategy for defined benefit and multiemployer plans while monitoring regulatory developments that may affect the business. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.
Responsibilities
- Advise on legal matters affecting defined benefit and multiemployer (Taft-Hartley) businesses
- Lead legal support for operational aspects involving ERISA, tax, and compliance issues
- Identify opportunities for product and service enhancements with business leaders
- Collaborate with various departments to integrate legal insights into strategic initiatives
- Support the administration of health and welfare plans alongside retirement products
- Monitor legislative developments and guide compliance strategies
- Negotiate contracts related to retirement plan services and investments
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and an active attorney license
- 12+ years of relevant legal experience, specifically with defined benefit and multiemployer plans
- Expertise in ERISA, tax compliance, and related retirement benefits laws
- Experience with health, welfare, and consumer-directed healthcare plans
- Skilled in translating complex legal requirements into actionable business solutions
- Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and influencing decisions
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
- Tuition reimbursement program up to $5,250 per year
- Flexible business-casual work environment
- Ample paid time off including holidays and volunteer hours
- Support for leave of absence programs, including paid parental and disability leave
- Engagement in Business Resource Groups (BRGs) fostering inclusion and collaboration
Pay
$151,800 – $220,050 annually