Legal counsel at Bob’s Discount Furniture providing practical guidance on employment, compliance, and contracts. Partnering with executives to influence business strategy and risk decisions.
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Hybrid Associate Senior Counsel – Employment, Benefits and Compensation Law
Posted 5 months ago
About the role
- Legal Counsel providing legal support to HR and business leaders on employment, benefits, and compensation law matters. Necessary for corporate transactions, compliance, and consulting roles in M&A.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal support on employment, benefits, and compensation matters arising in connection with corporate M&A transactions, including due diligence, negotiation and drafting of relevant transaction documents, and post-closing integration support.
- Advise on qualified retirement plans and compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code rules and regulations.
- Counsel on executive compensation matters, including equity incentive plans, employment and severance agreements and restrictive covenant agreements.
- Address benefits and compensation-related tax issues including non-qualified deferred compensation matters under IRC Section 409A.
- Provide legal support to ERISA fiduciary committees and serve as secretary at committee meetings.
- Draft and review various employee benefit plan documents and communications to plan participants.
- Partner with internal stakeholders including Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, other Legal subgroups, Corporate Development, and Tax.
- Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments affecting employee benefits and compensation.
- Assist in internal policy development and support training initiatives.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to at least one U.S. state bar
- 8+ years of relevant legal experience in employment and benefits law
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related regulations
- Experience advising on Section 409A and executive compensation matters
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across functions in a large corporate environment
- Ability to prioritize and act with urgency when appropriate
- Ability to evaluate complex issues and make appropriate recommendations to leaders
- Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.
- Paid holidays.
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