About this role
Job title: ERISA Compliance Attorney
About the Role Lockton Companies is seeking a People Solutions compliance attorney to support our national ERISA Compliance Consulting practice and the Northeast Series. The attorney will provide employee health and welfare benefit compliance guidance to Lockton account service teams and clients across multiple offices in the Northeast, ensuring adherence to ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA and related tax issues.
What You'll Do
- Provide prompt, practical compliance and technical support on all employee benefit-related aspects of ERISA, ACA, the Internal Revenue Code and other relevant laws as they affect employee welfare benefit plans, and communicate findings in layman's terms.
- Research and prepare (or update) Compliance Alerts, Employer Guides, white papers and internal training documents.
- Manage or co-manage complex compliance assignments, operational reviews, plan compliance projects, government filings, and routine compliance management services.
- Prepare and present webcasts and live or in-person presentations on ERISA-related topics.
- Build strong relationships with internal Associates, external partners and clients.
- Contribute to developing creative, strategic, proactive, and technically correct guidance for clients in special situations and day-to-day responsibilities.
- Participate in client and prospect meetings to gather information, establish needs, clarify expectations, develop strategies, and obtain feedback.
- Stay current with developments in the field to maintain technical and professional expertise.
What We're Looking For
- Law degree with strong research and writing skills.
- Minimum 4 years of law firm experience in employee health and welfare benefits or 8 years in the field with a demonstrated focus on ERISA and ACA compliance.
- Service-oriented attitude with the ability to support clients and internal teams under demanding timelines; pleasant attitude; ability to communicate complex concepts in a practical, approachable manner.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex benefits concepts.
- Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.