Benefits Consulting Attorney
MMC

Job Info

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At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We're in the business of creating exciting and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees - whether we're designing affordable health plans, securing finances for retirement or aligning employees with workforce strategy. Capitalizing on analysis and insights as catalysts for change, we anticipate and understand the impact of business decisions, now and in the future. Our holistic view and deep expertise allow us to see client's current and future needs through a lens of innovation and impact and every idea and solution we offer.

Benefits Consulting Attorney

What can you expect?

• Allows you to use your natural skills and learn new ones
  
• Challenges you to deliver impactful solutions for major organizations and touch the lives of all the individuals who work at them
  
• Provides you the opportunity to work with some of the smartest people in the industry
  

What is in it for you?

• We are the globalleader in human resources consulting
  
• As part of Mercer, we offer top-notch benefits: multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with choices to fit all needs and budgets - benefits coverage starting Day 1
  
• In addition, Mercer has other benefits anddiscounts on products and services, and more
  

We will count on you to:

• Review current developments in health and welfare benefits law, undertake required research, prepare complex technical analyses, and develop market-differentiating advice, insights, and solutions.
  
• Develop content analyzing key policy, legislative, and legal developments and issues and sharing advice, insights and solutions with internal and external clients.
  
• Design and draft legal documents (i.e. plan documents, communication to participants, plan governance and administrative materials). Review work prepared by others.
  
• Develop notification articles and short summaries of new laws, regulations and judicial developments to be published internally/externally, keeping consultants and clients abreast of developments and the thinking and analyses done by thought leaders and others in the HR field.
  
• Act as legal/technical expert providing advice, insights and solutions to clients and consultants on unique legal/technical and compliance issues affecting benefit plan strategies, programs, plans (design and operations), and practices.
  
• Present consulting capabilities to clients and prospective clients along with sales consultants, account managers, and business consultants. Identify marketing opportunities and review marketing and business focused materials for legal/technical accuracy.
  
• Remain abreast in the field of expertise through research and continuing education designed to enhance expertise pertaining to various human resources and legal/technical areas, including HR strategies, benefit plans, plan governance (federal and state compliance), and operational/administrative processes.
  

What you need to have:

• Juris Doctor Degree or foreign equivalent plus 3-4 years of experience as a ERISA Benefits Attorney and/or compliance space in health and benefits
  
• Ability to work at a fast pace, both independently and in a team environment
  
• Capacity to multitask, manage competing priorities with strong time management skills
  
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  
• Strong business acumen paired with intellectual curiosity
  
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  

What makes you stand out:

• Previous working experience with ACA, CAA, HIPAA, COBRA, MHPAEA, or paid leave laws
  
• Advanced excel skills; V-look-up, pivot tables, macros
  

Mercerbelieves in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses includingMarsh,Guy CarpenterandOliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visithttps://www.me.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter@Mercer.

Marsh & McLennan Companies and its Affiliatesare EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $97,200 to $194,400.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

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