City of New York · 1 month ago
Executive Agency Counsel – Employee Benefits
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $160K/yr
4+ years expThe City of New York's Office of Labor Relations is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Attorney to provide legal counsel on employee health benefits and ensure compliance with relevant laws. The role involves advising on legal risks, drafting contracts, and collaborating with the benefits administration team.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal guidance on the design, implementation, and administration of health and welfare benefit plans, specifically New York State self-funded group health plans
Ensure organizational compliance with ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other federal/New York State laws governing employee benefits programs
Advise on legal risks and mitigation strategies related to employee benefits, health benefits and wellness programs
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with employee benefit plan vendors, third-party administrators, consultants and insurers
Support audits and governmental inquiries from federal/New York State agencies
Monitor and interpret changes in federal/New York State laws/regulations governing employee benefits programs and communicate their impact to executive decision-making team
Collaborate with employee benefits administration team to develop and regularly update plan communication materials, policies and procedures
Assist in dispute resolution and litigation involving health plans
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Admission to the New York State Bar
Four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar
Eighteen months of experience in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment
Preferred
In-depth knowledge of ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, IRS, and federal/New York State employee benefits laws/regulations
Experience with New York State self-funded health plans preferred
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Experience and/or interest in public sector labor relations
Strong legal writing and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, with ability to multitask in a deadline-oriented environment
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
City of New York
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