ERISA Retirement Plan Counsel (Hybrid)

Transamerica Corporation; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

401k match

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Transamerica Corporation seeks an attorney to support retirement plan recordkeeping and plan administration, providing strategic legal guidance to partners and navigating ERISA compliance for 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and defined benefit plans.

The role involves negotiating contracts, advising on plan documents and disclosures, monitoring regulatory changes, and coordinating with compliance, risk, and operations teams in a hybrid Denver area environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for retirement plan recordkeeping and plan administration products and services including various 401(k)/403(b)/457(b) and defined benefit plans.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and documents (recordkeeping, trust/custodial, TPA and 3(16) agreements, and vendor agreements).
• Develop guidance on plan documents, notices, and ERISA disclosures; address regulatory considerations and beneficiary designations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and brief stakeholders on potential business impacts.
• Assist in responding to examinations/inquiries (DOL/IRS/PBGC) with documentation and remediation plans.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk, operations, and other stakeholders to implement policies and procedures.

Skills

ERISA/retirement plans knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Contract negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Transamerica Corporation seeks an attorney to support retirement plan recordkeeping and plan administration, providing strategic legal guidance to partners and navigating ERISA compliance for 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and defined benefit plans.

The role involves negotiating contracts, advising on plan documents and disclosures, monitoring regulatory changes, and coordinating with compliance, risk, and operations teams in a hybrid Denver area environment.