Senior Employee Benefits Compliance Counsel

Milliman; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) Plan with company match

Discretionary Bonus Program

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability coverage

Job summary

Milliman seeks a Compliance Consultant to design, maintain, and support compliance for qualified and nonqualified employee benefit plans. You will advise on ERISA, IRC, and Treasury rules, draft plan documents, and oversee the EB Compliance team and Research group.

A strong, independent, client‑facing professional with 10+ years in employee benefit plans is preferred. You will guide clients through IRS and DOL programs, provide regulatory research, and ensure high-quality service while handling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, law, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in employee benefit plans.
• Deep expertise in ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and Treasury regulations.
• Experience advising in law, consulting, or corporate legal departments.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review plan documents and participant disclosures.
• Advise on nonqualified deferred compensation and health and welfare matters.
• Support correction of plan failures through IRS and DOL programs.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research on complex issues.
• Oversee Employee Benefits Compliance team and Research group.
• Provide strategic regulatory and compliance consulting to clients.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

ERISA knowledge

Communication skills

Public speaking

Project management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in business or law

Job description

Milliman seeks a Compliance Consultant to design, maintain, and support compliance for qualified and nonqualified employee benefit plans. You will advise on ERISA, IRC, and Treasury rules, draft plan documents, and oversee the EB Compliance team and Research group.

A strong, independent, client‑facing professional with 10+ years in employee benefit plans is preferred. You will guide clients through IRS and DOL programs, provide regulatory research, and ensure high-quality service while handling