Assistant General Counsel - Employee Benefits

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia•Newark, NJ

31d•Onsite

About The Position

As 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.

Requirements

Juris doctor and at least 10 years of experience in benefits law , with a focus on qualified and non-qualified retirement plans.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with privacy laws is a plus.
In-house experience not required but a bonus.

Responsibilities

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.