Employment Benefits Counsel

Overview

An employer is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Counsel to provide strategic legal support for employee benefits and compensation programs across the United States and globally. This is a remote, full-time role for a 6 month engagement.

Responsibilities

• Advise on U.S. and global employee benefit programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, 401(k) plans, and related regulatory requirements.
• Provide counsel on ERISA compliance, fiduciary risk management, plan governance, and benefits-related litigation strategy.
• Support plan committee governance, agency inquiries, and relationships with benefits vendors and administrators.
• Advise on executive and broad-based compensation and incentive plans.
• Provide legal guidance on employee leave and accommodation matters that impact benefit plans.
• Support global benefits-related employment law projects and cross-border initiatives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisors to identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, and governance risks associated with employee benefit programs.

Requirements

• J.D. and active license to practice law.
• 10+ years of experience advising on employee benefits, executive compensation, and related employment law matters.
• Deep knowledge of ERISA, health and welfare plans, retirement plans, fiduciary obligations, and benefits governance.
• Experience supporting multinational organizations and global benefit programs.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across legal and business functions.

Compensation & Benefits

• $115 - $130 per hour

Location

• Remote

Additional Engagement Details

• Selected worker will be employed (W-2) by a workforce solutions company for the duration of the engagement.
• The employer’s preferred pricing model is hourly with a budget of $115–130 per hour (flexible based on experience).
• Work will be performed remotely.
• Expected duration is 6 months, with the potential to extend beyond.