CareerPlan

Senior Corporate Counsel, Benefits and Executive Compensation

Princeton - NJ - USFull-time$221k–$268k2026-09-25 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United States

Core

Provide legal counsel on employee benefits, executive compensation, and related compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code.

Role type

Senior Corporate Counsel (Benefits & Executive Compensation)

Builds

Compliance with ERISA/IRC, plan design, SEC disclosures, and M&A integration for employee benefits and compensation.

Domain

US Healthcare / Corporate Law

Required skills

ERISA expertise, Internal Revenue Code expertise, fiduciary governance, plan design, SEC disclosure, M&A integration, contract review

Preferred skills

Experience supporting senior leadership, cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

ERISA, Internal Revenue Code, SEC Forms (10-K, 11-K, 5500), PBGC

Responsibilities

Provide legal guidance on employee benefits and executive compensation matters; Support plan re-design initiatives and drafting amendments; Work with Corporate Governance and Treasury teams on SEC disclosures; Review and advise on DOL/IRS filings; Draft bonus and equity compensation award agreements; Assist with review of vendor agreements; Support fiduciary governance; Support integration efforts in M&A transactions.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC