Retirement Legal Partner/Associate Partner

Aon Corporation•Chicago, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aon is seeking a Retirement Legal Partner/Associate Partner to provide legal consulting on federal income tax and ERISA questions related to the design and administration of benefit, compensation, and human resource programs. The role applies analytical and communication skills and technical expertise to help internal and external clients and colleagues address business considerations and legal risks. Responsibilities include drafting defined benefit and defined contribution plan documents and amendments; addressing Section 409A compliance and correction issues; assisting with IRS determination letter applications; evaluating noncompliance issues and preparing EPCRS filings; drafting summary plan descriptions and related plan disclosures; and researching new ideas involving retirement and employee benefits. The role provides technical consulting and research on tax and ERISA matters, monitors regulatory developments, and supports client relationships and business development within Wealth Solutions. It also contributes strategic thought leadership, research, colleague training, and support. This is a hybrid role, with flexibility to work virtually and from any Aon office.

Requirements

Eight or more years of experience practicing law in ERISA/employee benefits.
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school or equivalent years of industry experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a large law firm, smaller specialty law firm (such as ERISA or employment law), benefits consulting firm, or as corporate counsel.
Hands-on experience working with retirement plans and related administration is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide legal consulting on federal income tax and ERISA questions related to benefit, compensation, and human resource programs.
Draft defined benefit and defined contribution plan documents and amendments.
Address Section 409A compliance and correction issues.
Assist with IRS determination letter applications, evaluate noncompliance issues, and prepare EPCRS filings.
Draft summary plan descriptions and related plan disclosures.
Research innovative ideas involving retirement and employee benefits.
Research tax and ERISA matters to support creative solutions that balance technical and business considerations.
Serve as a firm-wide expert in one or more specific legal areas and promote resourcefulness, creativity, and well-reasoned risk taking.
Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on clients and colleagues.
Maintain an understanding of clients’ businesses and strong client relationships, and help colleagues develop client relationships.
Bring together consultants with different skills to improve Aon’s responsiveness to client needs.
Develop consulting opportunities for legal and consulting professionals within Wealth Solutions and identify opportunities for integrated offerings across business lines.
Provide strategic direction on topics affecting the business, encourage new ideas, research and analyze information for clients, and train and support colleagues.