Senior Corporate Counsel, LRC

Ascensus•Dresher, PA

41d•$130 - $140

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Counsel will support retirement plan services and products at Ascensus with a focus on the FuturePlan business, a leading national TPA that offers plan design, consulting, administration, and compliance services. This attorney will provide legal counsel to executives and associates and will partner with Risk, Compliance, Privacy, and Information Security to identify and mitigate risk while ensuring alignment with business objectives. Key job responsibilities include: serving as subject matter expert in relevant areas of law; negotiating and drafting contracts; managing disputes and litigation; and supporting a variety of other day-to-day legal matters. The individual must demonstrate sound legal and business judgment. Experience in the financial services industry is strongly preferred. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school with at least 5 years of experience
Licensed to practice law in at least one state and in good standing
Familiarity with ERISA and related laws and regulations
Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
Occasional travel is required
Understand Ascensus' businesses and give practical advice to business leaders
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with business leaders, clients, prospects, business partners, and others
Think strategically, analytically, and creatively
Drive execution of personal, team, and business goals
Identify, escalate, and resolve issues before they become problems
Exhibit adaptability and lead change
Effectively work independently and as part of a team with the willingness and desire to collaborate
Be organized, proactive, and entrepreneurial
Multitask and prioritize while producing high-quality, on-time work

Nice To Haves

Defined benefit plan and/or securities law experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide advice and counsel to business leaders on legal, regulatory, legislative, compliance, and business issues
Draft, negotiate, review, and interpret various contracts and other legal documents between Ascensus and its clients, partners, vendors, and other third parties
Handle other day-to-day legal issues arising in a growing and complex business including disputes and litigation, employment, intellectual property, and corporate governance
Support Ascensus's culture by demonstrating our core values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always in all of your actions