ERISA/Employee Benefits Lawyer

🕒 September 3

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $104.5k - $325k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer

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Axiom

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2000

⚖️ Legal

☁️ SaaS

🤝 B2B

Legal • SaaS • B2B

Axiom is a company that provides legal services and law-related technology, simplifying the process of managing legal accounts for users. Their focus on accessibility and user-friendly processes highlights their commitment to modernizing the legal experience.

📋 Description

• Advise on the design, implementation, and administration of health and welfare benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, wellness, cafeteria plans, and FSAs/HSAs/HRAs • Counsel clients on compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, MHPAEA, and related federal and state laws affecting group health plans • Draft, review, and update plan documents, SPDs, SBCs, required notices, and employee communications • Advise on plan governance and fiduciary compliance, including oversight structures, committee practices, and documentation • Handle vendor and service provider agreements for health and welfare plans, including reviewing and negotiating terms • Support clients in responding to claims, appeals, audits, and inquiries from DOL, IRS, HHS, and state insurance departments • Conduct benefits-related due diligence in M&A transactions and advise on plan integration, transition, or termination • Monitor and interpret regulatory developments and guidance and translate them into practical implementation steps • Partner with HR, benefits, legal, and finance teams to develop and implement compliant, employee-friendly benefits strategies across multiple industries

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of three years of relevant legal practice experience in employee benefits/ERISA law, with a strong focus on health and welfare plans • Strong understanding of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, MHPAEA, and other federal and state regulations impacting group health plans • Experience with ERISA plan governance requirements, including drafting and maintaining plan documents, SPDs, and required notices, and advising on fiduciary processes for health and welfare plans • Experience reviewing M&A due diligence and advising on health and welfare plan issues in corporate transactions • Experience negotiating and managing health and welfare vendor contracts, including TPAs, PBMs, stop-loss, wellness, networks, and consultants • Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills • Ability to explain complex benefits rules in clear, practical terms • Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with HR, benefits, finance, and legal teams • High ethical standards, professional integrity, sound judgment, and risk-assessment skills • Licensed and in good standing to practice law in your state of primary residence • Necessary legal authorization to work • Successful completion of a background check and proof of identity may be required

🏖️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance • Paid holidays and PTO • Flexible work arrangements • Professional development opportunities and tools • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during recruitment