Senior Counsel

Empower

. Serve as principal legal advisor for Empower's defined contribution and multiemployer (Taft-Hartley) business .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $138,000 - $200,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advising on Defined Contribution and Multiemployer Plans, with a strong focus on ERISA compliance, tax regulations, and operational improvements. Capable of translating complex legal requirements into practical business solutions while fostering collaboration across various functions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris DoctorActive License To Practice LawExpertise In Defined Contribution PlansExperience With ERISA And Tax IssuesStrong Judgment And Collaborative Approach

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Hard Skills

Legal AdvisoryPlan QualificationFiduciary MattersOperational ComplianceCorrection ProgramsRetirement Plan ServicesGovernance ProcessesCompliance PracticesProduct DevelopmentRegulatory Guidance

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationCollaborative ApproachSolutions-Oriented Mindset

Industry Keywords

Defined Contribution PlansMultiemployer PlansTaft-Hartley PlansInternal Revenue CodeDepartment Of Labor GuidanceHealth And Welfare PlansConsumer-Directed HealthcareIRS EPCRSPooled Employer PlansProfessional Employer Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as principal legal advisor for Empower's defined contribution and multiemployer (Taft-Hartley) business
Advise on complex ERISA, tax, fiduciary, administrative, operational, compliance and regulatory matters
Support product enhancements, operational improvements, strategic initiatives and client solutions
Advise on retirement and employee benefit product and service development, enhancement and administration
Partner with Product, Operations, Client Service, Sales, Investments, Marketing, Compliance, Risk Management, Finance, Technology and other functions
Develop legal frameworks, governance processes and compliance practices
Advise on defined contribution plan qualification, design, administration, funding, freezes, mergers, spin-offs and terminations
Provide legal guidance for recordkeeping, trust and custody, administrative, participant and investment-related services
Support health and welfare plans and consumer-directed healthcare arrangements
Advise on correction matters, including IRS EPCRS and Department of Labor correction programs
Monitor legislative, regulatory and industry developments and translate requirements into practical guidance
Support negotiations involving retirement plan services and related commercial arrangements
Lead complex cross-functional initiatives
Build collaborative relationships and influence decisions across a matrixed organization
Balance legal, regulatory, operational and business considerations to achieve practical outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law
5-7+ years of relevant legal experience
Recognized expertise advising on defined contribution plans and multiemployer (Taft-Hartley) plans
Experience with plan qualification, contributions, administration, fiduciary matters, operational compliance, correction programs, ERISA and tax issues
Experience advising on multiple employer plans (MEP) and pooled employer plans (PEP), including plans sponsored by a professional employer organization (PEO)
Knowledge of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury regulations, IRS and Department of Labor guidance, and other retirement and employee benefit laws
Ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical, business-focused advice
Experience partnering with business leaders across multiple business functions
Strong judgment and collaborative, solutions-oriented approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; no employment visa sponsorship, including CPT/OPT

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions up to 6%
Financial advisory services
Potential company discretionary retirement contribution
Broad investment lineup
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Business-casual environment with option to wear jeans
Generous paid time off upon hire
Ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
Paid parental leave
Paid short- and long-term disability
Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
Flexible work environment
Reliable high-speed internet and wired connection required for remote work
Necessary computer equipment provided