ERISA & Employee Benefits Counsel
Core
Principal legal advisor for complex ERISA, employee benefits, and fiduciary governance matters, providing strategic counsel on plan design, administration, and regulatory compliance for HP's U.S. retirement and health programs.
Role type
Senior in-house counsel (ERISA & Employee Benefits)
Builds
Legally compliant and operationally effective employee benefit programs and governance frameworks
Domain
U.S. Employee Benefits, ERISA, Fiduciary Governance, Tax Law
Required skills
ERISA compliance, Fiduciary governance, Retirement plan administration, Health and welfare plan design, Regulatory compliance (IRS/DOL), M&A integration, Risk management, Legal strategy, Plan documentation, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Experience at a nationally recognized law firm or large multinational corporation, Significant ERISA and employee benefits expertise
Technologies
Legal technology, Data analytics, Automation, Artificial intelligence
Responsibilities
Advise on ERISA fiduciary duties, prohibited transactions, and plan asset considerations; Provide legal counsel on health and welfare plans (COBRA, HIPAA, ACA); Lead complex benefits projects and transactions including M&A due diligence; Monitor legislative and regulatory developments; Develop governance models and processes; Train internal stakeholders on fiduciary responsibilities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
