Managing Senior Counsel - Benefits & Compensation

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Posted Oct 5, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time

$175.1K – $334.8K/yr

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Overview

This role serves as Managing Senior Legal Counsel, Compensation & Benefits, within the Compensation & Benefits Legal Team. The position provides strategic, practical, business-focused legal counsel to internal stakeholders, senior/executive management, and fiduciaries regarding health and welfare plans, retirement plans, executive compensation programs, and related governance and regulatory compliance matters. The role also supports management of the Compensation and Benefits legal team.

Responsibilities

Health and Welfare Benefits

Provide legal counsel regarding the design, implementation, administration, and governance of health and welfare benefit plans.
Advise on compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, MHPAEA, CAA, and other applicable federal and state laws.

Retirement Plans

Provide legal support for the administration and governance of defined contribution and other retirement programs.
Draft, review, and amend plan documents, summary plan descriptions, committee charters, resolutions, and related participant communications.
Advise plan fiduciaries regarding fiduciary responsibilities, prohibited transaction considerations, governance practices, and risk mitigation strategies.
Support responses to participant inquiries, benefit claims, appeals, and regulatory matters.

Employee Benefits Compliance and Governance

Support benefit plan audits, governmental examinations, Form 5500 filings, and other compliance-related activities.
Advise on benefit plan governance structures and fiduciary committee operations.
Review and negotiate benefits-related contracts.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote compliance and operational excellence.

Executive Compensation

Provide legal counsel regarding the design, implementation, administration, and governance of executive compensation programs, including incentive programs, equity awards, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, and severance plans.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Advise on employee benefits and executive compensation matters in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

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Requirements

Admitted to practice law in at least one state and member in good standing of applicable state bar association(s).
10+ years of experience advising on employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including regarding ERISA, IRC, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and 409A, preferably in a large law firm, corporate legal department, or combination thereof.
Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to provide legal advice using extensive knowledge of law and risk awareness.
Ability to clearly communicate complex legal concepts to business stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Strong business judgment and a solution-oriented approach to legal counseling.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting benefits programs for a large, complex employer.
Experience advising fiduciary committees and supporting ERISA litigation, government audits, or regulatory investigations.
Experience managing junior colleagues.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range

$175,100.00 - $334,750.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors.

This position is eligible for a bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above, and includes an award target in the equity award program.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. Benefits for this position may include: