Assistant General Counsel, Benefits & Executive Compensation

Marsh McLennan • New York, NY

407d • $156,100 - $312,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Benefits & Executive Compensation role at Marsh McLennan is a pivotal position that involves advising business leaders on benefits and executive compensation risks, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions. This hybrid role requires at least three days a week in the office and offers the opportunity to collaborate with global HR and Finance teams to ensure compliance and implement new benefit programs. The position demands a strong understanding of federal labor laws, especially ERISA, tax, and securities law, to effectively shape the company's benefits and compensation strategies.

Requirements

• Law Degree with a minimum of 2 years of Benefits and Executive Compensation experience.
• Experience in a top-tier law firm or a large, complex multinational enterprise.
• Advisory experience for ERISA fiduciaries on meeting their obligations under ERISA.

Nice To Haves

• Deep expertise in ERISA and regulatory compliance, particularly in mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong advisory and communication skills to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Innovative problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise business leaders on benefits and executive compensation risks related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Assist in preparing disclosures regarding benefits and executive compensation for public company obligations.
• Support global HR and Finance colleagues in managing existing benefit programs and ensuring compliance with changing laws and regulations.
• Assist with executive compensation and equity compensation design, administration, and compliance, including stock and incentive plans.
• Review benefit and executive compensation-related communications from an ERISA fiduciary and/or plan sponsor perspective.
• Work as part of a team adjudicating and responding to ERISA benefit claims.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits
• Tuition assistance
• 401K savings and retirement programs
• Employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees