Senior Counsel - Employee Benefits

Overview

In-house attorney advising on employee benefits compliance, plan design, and litigation

Key Responsibilities

• benefits training
• policy development
• litigation management
• compliance
• plan drafting
• legal research

Tasks

-Provide training and support to human resources and management on employee benefits issues, including their responses to employee inquiries regarding benefits and assist in resolving disputes. -Participate in benefits strategy discussions and contribute to policy development. -Manage litigation involving employee plans. -Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and the Affordable Care Act. -Review and draft plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and other related materials. -Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in employee benefits law, including related tax law. -Collaborate with external legal counsel as needed. -Advise on the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefit plans, including health and welfare (including retiree welfare) plans, tax qualified and nonqualified defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, fringe benefit programs, and annual and long-term incentive compensation plans.

Requirements

• juris doctor
• legal experience
• 9+ years
• electric utility
• energy sector
• law firm

What You Bring

-9+ years of legal experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department and in the electric utility or energy sector. -Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school -7+ years of legal experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department and in the electric utility or energy sector.

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About American Electric Power

-Powers millions across the United States with a vast electric transmission and distribution network. -Has been a leader in the transformation of the energy sector for over a century. -Focuses on reliable power generation, cutting-edge energy solutions, and a growing commitment to renewables. -Operates one of the largest electricity transmission networks in the U.S., delivering energy to homes, businesses, and industries. -Has a legacy of pioneering innovative technologies and projects to improve grid reliability and energy efficiency. -Is expanding its footprint in the renewable energy sector, including solar and wind power projects that are helping shape the future of energy. -Undertakes large-scale projects such as major power plant construction, infrastructure upgrades, and renewable energy installations, supporting both industrial and residential clients. -Is dedicated to sustainable energy and modernizing grid infrastructure, making it an influential player in the energy transition.

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