RWJBarnabas Health
Senior Counsel, Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs, Employee Benefits and
RWJBarnabas Health, West Orange, New Jersey, us, 07052
Job Title:
Senior Counsel Location:
SBC Corporation Department Name:
General Counsel Office Req #:
0000206241 Status:
Salaried Shift:
Day Pay Range:
$175,000.00 - $295,000.00 per year Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Senior Counsel, Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs, Employee Benefits and ERISA Compliance Job Overview: RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey s largest integrated academic healthcare system, seeks a highly experienced and detail-oriented in-house attorney to serve as Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs with a focus on employee benefits and ERISA compliance, The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in health and welfare benefit plans, retirement plans, Affordable Care Act compliance, fiduciary obligations, and related tax reporting requirements, This role will serve as a key legal advisor to Human Resources, Finance, and Compliance teams, ensuring that all benefit programs are designed and administered in accordance with applicable laws and organizational strategy. This position requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within a large employer, health system, or law firm specializing in employee benefits and tax-exempt healthcare organizations. Reports to:
The Senior Counsel, Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs, Employee Benefits and ERISA Compliance reports directly to the Vice President of Legal Affairs. Qualifications: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school Active license to practice law in the State of New Jersey -or eligibility for in-house counsel licensure in NJ Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong preference for candidates with in-house healthcare system or health and welfare benefit plan experience Deep expertise in benefits contracting, health plan operations, and regulatory frameworks governing plan benefits Demonstrated ability to negotiate high-stakes contracts with a strong grasp of both legal risk and business priorities Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-lawyers Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proactive and collaborative work style Experience with value-based payment models and risk arrangements Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems and legal operations software Background in or understanding of healthcare economics, reimbursement methodologies, and health system finance Essential Functions: Employee Benefits Legal Support Provide legal counsel on all aspects of employee benefits, including plan design, implementation, administration, and compliance for health, welfare, retirement, and executive compensation programs Review, draft, and negotiate vendor agreements, plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and amendments Partner with HR and Total Rewards to ensure compliant and strategic benefit offerings across the organization ERISA and Fiduciary Compliance Provide counsel regarding fiduciary duties under ERISA and assist with the governance of plan fiduciaries and committees Monitor and interpret federal and state legislative and regulatory developments affecting employee benefit plans, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, MHPAEA, and GINA Advise on fiduciary governance, prohibited transaction exemptions, and IRS/DOL audits or voluntary correction programs Internal Legal Support and Business Strategy Serve as a trusted advisor to system leadership, offering practical legal counsel that balances risk mitigation with business objectives Proactively identify areas of legal risk and propose creative, legally compliant solutions that promote health system initiatives and strategic partnerships Participate in cross-functional teams focused on health and welfare benefits strategy, payment innovation, and operational implementation of contractual terms Administrative and Team Responsibilities Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of all agreements and associated legal files Provide training and education to internal stakeholders regarding contract provisions, regulatory changes, and negotiation strategies Contribute to departmental initiatives around process improvement, contract lifecycle management, and legal operations Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Senior Counsel Location:
SBC Corporation Department Name:
General Counsel Office Req #:
0000206241 Status:
Salaried Shift:
Day Pay Range:
$175,000.00 - $295,000.00 per year Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Senior Counsel, Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs, Employee Benefits and ERISA Compliance Job Overview: RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey s largest integrated academic healthcare system, seeks a highly experienced and detail-oriented in-house attorney to serve as Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs with a focus on employee benefits and ERISA compliance, The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in health and welfare benefit plans, retirement plans, Affordable Care Act compliance, fiduciary obligations, and related tax reporting requirements, This role will serve as a key legal advisor to Human Resources, Finance, and Compliance teams, ensuring that all benefit programs are designed and administered in accordance with applicable laws and organizational strategy. This position requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within a large employer, health system, or law firm specializing in employee benefits and tax-exempt healthcare organizations. Reports to:
The Senior Counsel, Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs, Employee Benefits and ERISA Compliance reports directly to the Vice President of Legal Affairs. Qualifications: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school Active license to practice law in the State of New Jersey -or eligibility for in-house counsel licensure in NJ Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong preference for candidates with in-house healthcare system or health and welfare benefit plan experience Deep expertise in benefits contracting, health plan operations, and regulatory frameworks governing plan benefits Demonstrated ability to negotiate high-stakes contracts with a strong grasp of both legal risk and business priorities Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-lawyers Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proactive and collaborative work style Experience with value-based payment models and risk arrangements Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems and legal operations software Background in or understanding of healthcare economics, reimbursement methodologies, and health system finance Essential Functions: Employee Benefits Legal Support Provide legal counsel on all aspects of employee benefits, including plan design, implementation, administration, and compliance for health, welfare, retirement, and executive compensation programs Review, draft, and negotiate vendor agreements, plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and amendments Partner with HR and Total Rewards to ensure compliant and strategic benefit offerings across the organization ERISA and Fiduciary Compliance Provide counsel regarding fiduciary duties under ERISA and assist with the governance of plan fiduciaries and committees Monitor and interpret federal and state legislative and regulatory developments affecting employee benefit plans, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, MHPAEA, and GINA Advise on fiduciary governance, prohibited transaction exemptions, and IRS/DOL audits or voluntary correction programs Internal Legal Support and Business Strategy Serve as a trusted advisor to system leadership, offering practical legal counsel that balances risk mitigation with business objectives Proactively identify areas of legal risk and propose creative, legally compliant solutions that promote health system initiatives and strategic partnerships Participate in cross-functional teams focused on health and welfare benefits strategy, payment innovation, and operational implementation of contractual terms Administrative and Team Responsibilities Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of all agreements and associated legal files Provide training and education to internal stakeholders regarding contract provisions, regulatory changes, and negotiation strategies Contribute to departmental initiatives around process improvement, contract lifecycle management, and legal operations Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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