Senior Counsel, Corporate, EPLI & PEO

Paychex; West Palm Beach, Saint Petersburg, Irving (FL, FL, TX); On-site; USD 145,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) + employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Paychex is seeking a senior in-house attorney to advise and support Paychex’s PEO and Insurance Agency; responsibilities include overseeing EPLI claims and litigation, drafting and negotiating contracts, and providing employment law and regulatory compliance guidance.

This role emphasizes strategic thinking, collaboration with senior leaders, and business-focused legal advice to drive Paychex initiatives while managing high-value matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• Admission to at least one US State bar in good standing.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, preferably with PEOs and employment or commercial litigation.
• Ability to manage high-volume, varied workload proactively.
• Ability to handle complex, high-value matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of EPLI claims, including overseeing outside counsel, settlements, strategy, coverage issues, carrier coordination, and reporting.
• Manage non-EPLI litigation (commercial and employment) and government agency proceedings.
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Provide general legal support to Paychex PEO and Paychex Insurance Agency in employment law, regulatory compliance and licensing, health and welfare and retirement benefits, employment tax, and GTM initiatives.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned.

Skills

Legal expertise

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Paychex is seeking a senior in-house attorney to advise and support Paychex’s PEO and Insurance Agency; responsibilities include overseeing EPLI claims and litigation, drafting and negotiating contracts, and providing employment law and regulatory compliance guidance.

This role emphasizes strategic thinking, collaboration with senior leaders, and business-focused legal advice to drive Paychex initiatives while managing high-value matters in a fast-paced environment.