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Senior Corporate Counsel
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Ascensus
Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.
Section 1: Position Summary 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.
Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and 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
Section 3: Skills and Attributes
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, elevate, 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
Section 4: Experience, Education and Base 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
Defined benefit plan and/or securities law experience is a plus
Ability to work in a fast‑paced and demanding environment
Occasional travel is required
The national average salary range for this role $130-140k in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid‑Time‑Off, etc. For more information, please visit careers.ascensus.com/#Benefits.
Be aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ascensus.com or @futureplan.com email addresses. We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment. If you are suspicious or unsure about the validity of a job posting, we strongly encourage you to apply directly through our website.
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Senior Corporate Counsel
role at
Ascensus
Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.
Section 1: Position Summary 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.
Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and 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
Section 3: Skills and Attributes
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, elevate, 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
Section 4: Experience, Education and Base 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
Defined benefit plan and/or securities law experience is a plus
Ability to work in a fast‑paced and demanding environment
Occasional travel is required
The national average salary range for this role $130-140k in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid‑Time‑Off, etc. For more information, please visit careers.ascensus.com/#Benefits.
Be aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ascensus.com or @futureplan.com email addresses. We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment. If you are suspicious or unsure about the validity of a job posting, we strongly encourage you to apply directly through our website.
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