Senior Employee Benefits Counsel (Welfare)

Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 370,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Chicago seeks an Employee Benefits Counsel with 7+ years in the welfare-side of employee benefits, including HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, mental health parity, cafeteria plans, FSAs, severance plans and related compliance work. Top law firm experience is preferred, or a combination of law firm and in-house practice.

You will advise on health and welfare plans, counsel clients on complex regulatory issues, and support the Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation Department in

Qualifications

• 7+ years of employee benefits experience in health and welfare plans, including HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, mental health parity, cafeteria plans, flexible spending accounts, severance plans, and related compliance and counseling work
• Top law firm experience, or a combination of law firm and in-house experience
• Excellent academic credentials
• Analytical skills, and verbal and written communication skills
• Admission to the Illinois Bar (or the ability to waive into the Illinois Bar)

Responsibilities

• As a Counsel in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking legal projects in a team-based environment

Skills

Employee benefits experience

HIPAA/ACA/COBRA knowledge

Legal analysis and communication

Top law firm experience

Education

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Chicago seeks an Employee Benefits Counsel with 7+ years in the welfare-side of employee benefits, including HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, mental health parity, cafeteria plans, FSAs, severance plans and related compliance work. Top law firm experience is preferred, or a combination of law firm and in-house practice.

You will advise on health and welfare plans, counsel clients on complex regulatory issues, and support the Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation Department in