Compliance Lawyer (Health Benefits) - (Job Number EAS)

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Job description

The Opportunity:

We seek an experienced ERISA and employee benefits health plan lawyer who is interested in pursuing a challenging and growth-oriented consulting career path. Depending on circumstances, the work schedule will either be hybrid (partly in-office, partly from home) or fully remote (from home). You'll work with a highly talented national compliance consulting team in a role that offers visibility and the opportunity to be influential as you contribute to developing solutions for and advising external clients. You will gain valuable experience in both the technical and operational sides of compliance-related issues and be expected to evolve as a nationally-recognized expert in compliance issues related to group health plans. Some travel will be required to company offices, industry conferences and client meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting compliance reviews concerning ERISA, Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, Affordable Care Act, and other federal health laws.
• Monitoring federal statutes and regulations applicable to group health plans and drafting summaries, researching and drafting statements on technical issues for National Practice Leadership consideration.
• Drafting and reviewing participant explanatory material (e.g., summary plan descriptions, announcement letters, summary of material modifications, plan documents, summaries of benefits and coverage, etc.) including preparation of company models.
• Coaching and mentoring junior staff, training benefit consultants and clients as needed; conducting in-house and external presentations on new development in legislation/ regulation and other technical issues.
• Supporting marketing and business-development initiative to grow revenue and profitability.

Key Requirements:

• J.D. with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience performing in servicing-oriented roles focusing on ERISA and related health legislation and regulations; experience at the US Departments of Labor, Treasury, or Health and Human Services is a plus.
• Knowledge of and/or expertise in state and local paid leave laws, Family and Medical Leave Act, Public Health Service Act and related health legislation and regulations, Medicare, Medicare Part D, and Medicare Advantage Programs, including Employer Group Waiver Plans.
• Familiarity with union environments and benefits litigation are pluses.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Segal:
We recognize that individuals bring a broad range of experience and abilities that go beyond the technical requirements of a job. If your experience and qualifications are close to what you see described here, we encourage you to apply. Diversity of employment, skills and life experience, combined with passion, are key to innovation and excellence. We encourage individuals, including but not limited to women, minorities, the disabled and protected veterans and those from all other backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process and thank you for considering Segal.

About Segal and its Total Rewards Program:
Segal is a privately owned, leading North American employee benefit, human resources and investment management consulting firm with over 80 years of history providing trusted advice that improves lives. Clients include public and private corporations, multiemployer trust funds, public sector entities, higher education institutions, institutional advisors, among many others.

Segal's total rewards are part of what makes Segal a special place to work. The current salary range for this position is $130,000 to $178,000 (with some flexibility) plus opportunity for a discretionary performance bonus based on company profitability and employee performance of up to 25% for bonus target. In addition, Segal offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to include a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan, matching and discretionary contributions to a 401(k) profit sharing plan, medical and prescription benefits including contributions to a health savings account for eligible employees, dental benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness benefit reimbursements and rewards, and professional credential and tuition reimbursement. Segal also provides comprehensive paid time off including holidays, vacation days, sick leave, paid family leave and sabbaticals.

Please Apply

Segal is the right size, the right organization and the right move for you! Please apply now.

Primary Location: US-DC-Washington
Work Locations: US-MA-Boston, US-CT-Farmington, US-GA-Atlanta
Job: East
Organization: Regular
Schedule: Regular Employee
Employee Status: Experienced Level
Job Type: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Travel: Aug 12, 2024, 10:59:48 AM
Job Posting: 38900

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