Assistant General Counsel Employee Benefits
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Job Location:
Newark, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of AtlantaAs an employee of the Office of Employee Benefits (OEB) located in Newark NJ you will undertake important work in support of all Federal Reserve employees whose mission is to promote the stability and efficiency of the U.S. economy and financial system. The work we do here is important and how we do it is just as important as what we do. We live our values of integrity excellence and respect every day. We do the right thing we do things right and we treat people right. A career at the OEB a division of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (the Bank) gives you the chance to do work that touches lives and helps communities prosper.Onsite Work Expectations: The Bank believes in flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also recognizing the necessity of connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Onsite work in Newark NJ is an essential function of this position and you are required to be onsite according to the schedule set by your management.
The OEB Legal and Compliance function supports the OEB in all legal and compliance matters arising from the design operations and delivery (including the oversight of outsourced vendors) of Federal Reserve benefits programs offered to our employees retirees and beneficiaries.
The OEB seeks an attorney with demonstrated experience in benefits law specifically in qualified and non-qualified retirement plans to support our internal clients and stakeholders by analyzing and offering practical legal solutions for complex problems managing multi-faceted assignments and projects independently navigating a matrixed corporate and governance structure interpreting and communicating complex legal analyses for non-benefits audiences and providing positive influence and leadership to contribute to the culture of compliance.
You will work with a small group of collegial legal and compliance professionals and will report directly to the OEB Assistant Vice President. Specifically you will work with internal clients responsible for benefits strategy retirement plan administration and investments and will collaborate with Federal Reserve System legal colleagues.
Job Description
Research analyze and offer practical solutions to complex benefits and related legal issues.
Work on strategic planning and plan design. Provide advice to business area senior management and staff regarding legal risk on complex/high risk matters with little or no direct oversight.
Positively influence and provide guidance and leadership to OEB employees and staff to support a culture of compliance.
Consider issues and problems holistically taking account of factors beyond those raised by the law or regulations.
Stay abreast of developments in benefits and related laws.
Advise participate in and potentially lead Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Reserve System projects work groups or committees.
Train internal clients and others across the Federal Reserve System.
Education and Experience:
Juris doctor and at least 10 years of experience in benefits law with a focus on qualified and non-qualified retirement plans. Experience with privacy laws is a plus.
Admission to a State bar in good standing. NJ preferred.
General experience in organizing complex multi-faceted projects and assignments.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively on teams.
Experience working with senior leadership in an organization.
In-house experience not required but a bonus.
Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:
Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical Dental and Vision)
401K match and a fully funded pension plan
Paid vacation and holidays flexible work environment
Generously subsidized public transportation
Education Assistance Program
Professional development programs training and conferences
And more
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties performance standards or requirements efforts skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies rush jobs change in workload or technological developments).
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
Full Time / Part Time
Full timeRegular / Temporary
RegularJob Exempt (Yes / No)
YesJob Category
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- General Counsel
- Legal Case Management
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Legal Counsel
- Legal Research
- Securities Law
- Employment & Labor Law
- Real Estate Law
- negotiation
- Contracts
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