Principal Counsel, Benefits

Position Overview

The Principal Counsel, Benefits provides broad legal support to the Company as a member of our employment and benefits legal team. This role is expected to provide day-to-day legal guidance on benefits matters based on U.S. law as well as support for global initiatives, policies, and procedures. This position will report to the Sr Director, Employment & Benefits Counsel.

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Benefits compliance : ensure compliance with laws governing health and welfare plans, 401(k) plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, compensation programs, and wellness initiatives.
• Policy and document review : review employee policies, template agreements, and benefits plan documents.
• Due diligence and integration : support M&A activities by conducting legal due diligence and supporting integration of benefits programs.
• Training and education : deliver internal training to HR and other departments on benefits compliance topics.
• Regulatory monitoring : stay current on legal developments and proactively advise stakeholders on emerging risks and compliance requirements.
• Audit and filing support : support plan audits and timely regulatory filings such as 5500s, SARs, and 1095s.
• Fiduciary committees : attend benefits and investment committee meetings and provide advice regarding ERISA fiduciary duties.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and / or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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Salary Range :

$149,000.00 - $253,000.00The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - WI - Madison on a full-time basis. In addition, this position is bonus eligible.

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.