Senior Counsel, Retirement Services

About the role

The successful candidate will provide operational, regulatory and contractual legal guidance to the business unit relating to all ADP Retirement Services products, services and client companies. They will provide advice and support on a wide variety of legal matters to Retirement Services management and staff, focusing on developing and representing a legal perspective in the resolution of client disputes and escalations.

Responsibilities

• Resolve potential claims and/or lawsuits with clients.
• Evaluate and provide advice and direction with respect to diverse projects relating to systems enhancements, communication materials, new product development, marketing alliances and other similar initiatives to ensure those projects and initiatives comply with applicable laws and do not expose ADP to unacceptable legal risks.
• Provide advice regarding regulated entities of Retirement Services (including ADP Strategic Plan Services, a registered investment advisor, and ADP Retirement Trust Services, a NH-state chartered trust company).
• Engage with a number of business and legal subject matter experts in order to collaborate on optimal solutions.

Qualifications

• JD required with 5+ years of legal experience, particularly in the areas of Corporate Contracts, Financial Services, tax-qualified plans, or FINRA.
• Experience in the 401(k) recordkeeping industry or as outside counsel to 401(k) record-keepers, is a plus.
• Must be a strong business partner with the ability to solve legal issues with the business solutions in mind.
• Excellent written and oral skills required including the ability to communicate clearly and simply to all levels of associates, legal and non-legal.
• Strong analytical and skills.
• Ability to work independently without close daily supervision and be able to take substantial responsibility for completion of their projects.
• Demonstrated experience and skill at contract drafting, negotiation and interpretation is a plus.
• Experience at a financial services or insurance company within the retirement plan recordkeeping business unit is a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Admission to New Jersey Bar preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:
• Attorney Preferred, some Employment law knowledge a plus.
• Exp with BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) highly preferred.
• Strong legal drafting skills with a meticulous attention to detail and form.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with good business judgment.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to manage a transaction to completion and proactively anticipate issues or problems that may arise.
• Good interpersonal skills and be able to interface effectively with all levels of ADP management and associates.
• Able to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
• Excellent time management and project management skills, be able to manage/prioritize multiple projects and balance quality with expedience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Matched Retirement Savings
• Wellness Program
• Short-and Long-Term Disability
• Charitable Contribution Match
• Holidays
• Personal Days & Vacation
• Paid Volunteer Time Off

Pay

USD $126,800.00 - USD $339,660.00 / Year*

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws.