Director, Legal Counsel - ERISA

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) attorney to join our team. In this role, you will :

Advise on all laws applicable to employee benefits and executive compensation plans, including ERISA, the Affordable Care Act, and relevant tax law.

Manage benefit plan settlor and fiduciary governance, including planning for committee meetings and drafting minutes.

Train and advise plan fiduciaries.

Draft and review 401(k), health, welfare, severance, and non-qualified deferred compensation plan documents and amendments.

Draft and review summary plan descriptions and other employee benefit communications.

Handle interactions with applicable government agencies in connection with plan audits or corrections.

Help assess legal and business risks, including brand risk.

Proactively alert and advise on changes in law.

Assist with drafting and reviewing benefit reporting and disclosure items, including in the annual proxy statement.

Manage, review, and provide counsel with respect to participant claims / appeals and assist with management of ERISA-based disputes and litigation.

Review and negotiate plan service provider contracts, such as TPA, PBM, and investment management agreements.

Provide general advice on various legislative and regulatory issues concerning employee compensation and benefits law.

Maintain a broad network of ERISA colleagues and engage in professional development opportunities to monitor best practices and emerging issues (e.g., ABA Employee Benefits Committee; informal networking groups).

Advise on employee benefits issues in acquisitions and divestitures.

Qualifications

JD degree and admitted to practice in the U.S.

8+ years of experience

Prior in-house experience preferred

Thorough understanding of ERISA; the relevant provisions of tax law including IRC Section 409A; and other laws governing employee benefit plans and executive compensation

Strong analytical and writing skills

Ability to work with and lead cross-functional teams

Ability to communicate complex issues effectively to senior level business leaders

Compensation & Benefits

Bonus Eligible : Yes

Long-Term Incentive : Yes

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Salary Range : $168,350.00 – $218,860.00 per year

Benefits eligible : This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time-off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation / PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Bonus eligible : This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

Long-term Incentive eligible : This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald's long-term incentive plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

McDonald's is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald's provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

McDonald's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

Position Details

Seniority level : Director

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Legal

Industries : Human Resources Services, Law Practice, and Legal Services

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