Employee Benefits Counsel

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Loveland, CO

29d•$155,370 - $306,870•Remote

About The Position

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. Keysight is seeking an Employee Benefits Counsel to join our Legal team. This role will provide legal support for Keysight’s U.S. and global employee benefit plans and programs, partnering closely with HR, Total Rewards, Finance, Payroll, and external advisors. The position may be performed remotely within the United States and is designated as based in Loveland, Colorado.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
5+ years of experience practicing employee benefits law (law firm and/or in-house)
Strong working knowledge of ERISA, tax-qualified retirement plans, and health & welfare compliance
Ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable advice
Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented approach

Nice To Haves

In-house experience at a large, complex organization
Experience supporting global benefits programs
Experience with benefits aspects of mergers and acquisitions

Responsibilities

Advise on a broad range of employee benefits matters, including qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and employee well-being programs
Provide legal guidance on ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, mental health parity, fiduciary governance, and related federal and state laws
Support the design, implementation, amendment, and administration of benefit plans, including drafting and reviewing plan documents, SPDs, amendments, and participant communications
Partner with HR and Benefits teams on compliance testing, reporting, disclosures, audits, and regulatory inquiries
Support benefits committee governance, including review of committee materials, resolutions, and minutes
Manage and coordinate outside counsel, consultants, and vendors
Provide benefits-related legal support for M&A, divestitures, and workforce restructuring
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and provide practical, business-oriented guidance