Mercer
Overview
Senior Health & Benefits Consulting Attorney role at Mercer. This hybrid position is based in any Mercer office in the Central zone and requires working at least three days a week in the office. Responsibilities
Develop market-differentiating advice, insights, and solutions related to health and welfare plan compliance. Analyze key policy, legislative and legal developments and issues, and share advice, insights and solutions with internal and external clients. Draft legal documents including plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and compliance notices and disclosures for plan participants and beneficiaries. Act as a legal/technical expert providing compliance consulting, insights and solutions to clients and consultants on unique legal/technical and compliance issues affecting the design, administration, and operations of health and welfare plans, programs, and practices. Consult with clients on health and welfare plan design and cafeteria plan qualifications under the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA. Present compliance consulting capabilities in business development settings to clients and prospective clients along with sales consultants, account managers, and business consultants. Deliver presentations on a variety of health and welfare plan law topics to clients, prospects and HR/benefits professionals in meetings, conferences and other forums. Work collaboratively with consulting attorney colleagues and other experts to develop in-depth analyses and practical implications related to key developments in the health and welfare plan legal/regulatory space. Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to address complex legal and compliance issues, especially where clear answers do not exist. Proactively stay current on key federal and state health and welfare plan legislative and regulatory developments. Qualifications
Juris Doctor Degree plus at least ten (10) years of experience in a Legal, Compliance, Legal Consultant, or related position. Ten (10) years of legal experience with employee benefits or tax; ACA requirements; HIPAA privacy and security consulting for group health plans; COBRA; Mental Health Parity; State insurance laws and regulations; HR practices, plans, and operations; advising on employee benefit topics with a service provider firm, consulting firm, law firm, or government agency. Current license or certificate to practice law from at least one state bar association. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to explain technically complex developments in easy-to-understand and actionable ways. Preferred qualifications
Experience working with large corporate clients Public speaking and exceptional oral presentation skills Commitment to high-quality work with engagement, detail, and thoughtfulness while managing priorities Passion for continuous learning, analyzing and communicating developments and insights, and exceeding consultant and client expectations Why join our team
Professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. Inclusive culture with talented colleagues and opportunities to impact colleagues, clients and communities. Career opportunities, benefits and rewards to enhance well-being. About Mercer
Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan, is a global leader in helping clients realize their objectives across health, retirement, and related areas. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries. For more information, visit mercer.com. Other information
We are committed to a hybrid work environment with minimum in-office requirements. The applicable base salary range for this role is $176,400 to $352,800. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, location, and qualifications. This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. A comprehensive total rewards package is offered.
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Senior Health & Benefits Consulting Attorney role at Mercer. This hybrid position is based in any Mercer office in the Central zone and requires working at least three days a week in the office. Responsibilities
Develop market-differentiating advice, insights, and solutions related to health and welfare plan compliance. Analyze key policy, legislative and legal developments and issues, and share advice, insights and solutions with internal and external clients. Draft legal documents including plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and compliance notices and disclosures for plan participants and beneficiaries. Act as a legal/technical expert providing compliance consulting, insights and solutions to clients and consultants on unique legal/technical and compliance issues affecting the design, administration, and operations of health and welfare plans, programs, and practices. Consult with clients on health and welfare plan design and cafeteria plan qualifications under the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA. Present compliance consulting capabilities in business development settings to clients and prospective clients along with sales consultants, account managers, and business consultants. Deliver presentations on a variety of health and welfare plan law topics to clients, prospects and HR/benefits professionals in meetings, conferences and other forums. Work collaboratively with consulting attorney colleagues and other experts to develop in-depth analyses and practical implications related to key developments in the health and welfare plan legal/regulatory space. Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to address complex legal and compliance issues, especially where clear answers do not exist. Proactively stay current on key federal and state health and welfare plan legislative and regulatory developments. Qualifications
Juris Doctor Degree plus at least ten (10) years of experience in a Legal, Compliance, Legal Consultant, or related position. Ten (10) years of legal experience with employee benefits or tax; ACA requirements; HIPAA privacy and security consulting for group health plans; COBRA; Mental Health Parity; State insurance laws and regulations; HR practices, plans, and operations; advising on employee benefit topics with a service provider firm, consulting firm, law firm, or government agency. Current license or certificate to practice law from at least one state bar association. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to explain technically complex developments in easy-to-understand and actionable ways. Preferred qualifications
Experience working with large corporate clients Public speaking and exceptional oral presentation skills Commitment to high-quality work with engagement, detail, and thoughtfulness while managing priorities Passion for continuous learning, analyzing and communicating developments and insights, and exceeding consultant and client expectations Why join our team
Professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. Inclusive culture with talented colleagues and opportunities to impact colleagues, clients and communities. Career opportunities, benefits and rewards to enhance well-being. About Mercer
Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan, is a global leader in helping clients realize their objectives across health, retirement, and related areas. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries. For more information, visit mercer.com. Other information
We are committed to a hybrid work environment with minimum in-office requirements. The applicable base salary range for this role is $176,400 to $352,800. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, location, and qualifications. This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. A comprehensive total rewards package is offered.
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