WTW · 5 months ago
Employee Benefits Counsel
New York, NY, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelWTW is a company that provides centralized support on legal, regulatory, and policy issues affecting employee benefit plans and compensation programs. They are seeking an Employee Benefits Counsel to support their Health, Wealth & Career segment by preparing legislative updates, performing research, and advising clients on health and welfare plan issues.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyInsuranceMedicalService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Preparing Legislative & Regulatory Updates and other intellectual capital (collaborating with business leaders and marketing, as appropriate)
Performing research and advising clients and consultants on a wide range of health and welfare plan issues
Analyzing legislation, regulations and case law with respect to health and welfare plans
Serve as national technical resource for associates on legislative and regulatory issues
Understand the U.S. healthcare policy landscape
Analyze health and welfare-related legislative and regulatory developments
Ensure clients and colleagues are regularly informed about the implications and opportunities that changing laws and regulations have on the design, administration and governance of health and welfare plans
Coordinate with business leadership on legislative and regulatory priorities
Respond on a timely basis to requests for assistance from colleagues concerning technical/regulatory issues related to our clients’ health and welfare plans
Develop innovative and leverageable solutions to address challenging client problems
Increase internal sphere of influence and external marketplace presence by creating broad awareness of WTW subject matter areas of expertise
On occasion, present at internal or external conference/business roundtables and other events on current legislative and regulatory developments
Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active attorney license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Experience in health and welfare plans, including knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legal and regulatory issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong research skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience working with employee benefit plans and compensation programs
Familiarity with U.S. healthcare policy landscape
Experience presenting at conferences or business roundtables
Previous experience in a consulting or advisory role
Company
WTW
WTW is a global advisory and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth.
Founded in 1828
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75B2025-12-15Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2021-09-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Andrew Krasner
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Finan
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