Overview
An organization specializing in technology innovation is seeking an Employee Benefits Counsel to join their Legal team. This role involves providing legal support for U.S. and global employee benefit plans and programs. The position partners closely with Human Resources, Total Rewards, Finance, Payroll, and external advisors. It may be performed remotely within the United States and is designated as based in Loveland, Colorado.
Responsibilities
- Advise on a broad range of employee benefits matters, including qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and employee well-being programs
- Provide legal guidance on ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, mental health parity, fiduciary governance, and related federal and state laws
- Support the design, implementation, amendment, and administration of benefit plans, including drafting and reviewing plan documents, Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), amendments, and participant communications
- Partner with HR and Benefits teams on compliance testing, reporting, disclosures, audits, and regulatory inquiries
- Support benefits committee governance, including review of committee materials, resolutions, and minutes
- Manage and coordinate outside counsel, consultants, and vendors
- Provide benefits-related legal support for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and workforce restructuring
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and provide practical, business-oriented guidance
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing employee benefits law, either in a law firm or in-house
- Strong working knowledge of ERISA, tax-qualified retirement plans, and health and welfare compliance
- Ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable advice
- Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented approach
Preferred Qualifications
- In-house experience at a large, complex organization
- Experience supporting global benefits programs
- Experience with benefits aspects of mergers and acquisitions
Compensation & Benefits
Pay ranges by location:
- California: $167,810.00 - $306,870.00
- Colorado: $155,370.00 - $258,950.00
- District of Columbia: $155,370.00 - $258,950.00
- Hawaii: $155,370.00 - $258,950.00
- Illinois: $155,370.00 - $258,950.00
- Maryland: $167,810.00 - $279,680.00
- Massachusetts: $167,810.00 - $279,680.00
- Minnesota: $155,370.00 - $258,950.00
- New Jersey City: $167,810.00 - $279,680.00
- New York: $184,120.00 - $306,870.00
- Vermont: $155,370.00 - $258,950.00
- Washington state: $167,810.00 - $279,680.00
Note: Pay ranges for other locations will vary by region.
Benefits for U.S. employees may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Life, accident, and disability insurance
- Business travel accident and health coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible time off and paid holidays
- Paid family leave
- Employee discounts and perks
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Location
This position is designated as based in Loveland, Colorado, with the option to work remotely within the United States.