ERISA & Retirement Plan Counsel (Hybrid)

Transamerica; Denver, Cedar Rapids, Philadelphia (CO, IA, Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Transamerica seeks an attorney for a critical Counsel 2 role supporting our ERISA retirement recordkeeping and plan administration businesses. The hybrid position engages with internal teams across multiple locations to provide strategic legal guidance on plans, disclosures, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a JD, Bar admission, and at least two years in ERISA/retirement law within a sophisticated setting. Travel to Denver, Cedar Rapids, or Philadelphia is possible.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Member of the Bar in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Two+ years of relevant ERISA/retirement plans experience at a sophisticated firm, consulting firm, or in-house legal department.
• Able to communicate effectively, both written and oral, and adapt legal advice to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for retirement plan recordkeeping and plan administration products and services (e.g., 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), defined benefit, pooled employer plans).
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and documents (recordkeeping, trust/custodial, advisory 3(21)/3(38), and vendor/TPA agreements).
• Advise on plan documents, notices, disclosures, ERISA provisions, and related topics.
• Monitor regulatory developments and brief stakeholders on business impacts; assist in regulatory responses to examinations.

Skills

ERISA/retirement

Contract negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited school

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Transamerica seeks an attorney for a critical Counsel 2 role supporting our ERISA retirement recordkeeping and plan administration businesses. The hybrid position engages with internal teams across multiple locations to provide strategic legal guidance on plans, disclosures, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a JD, Bar admission, and at least two years in ERISA/retirement law within a sophisticated setting. Travel to Denver, Cedar Rapids, or Philadelphia is possible.