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Exact Sciences · 2 days ago

Principal Counsel, Benefits

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$149K/yr - $253K/yr

6+ years exp

Exact Sciences is helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. The Principal Counsel, Benefits provides broad legal support to the Company, focusing on compliance with benefits laws and supporting global initiatives, policies, and procedures.

BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Benefits compliance: ensure compliance with laws governing health and welfare plans, 401(k) plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, compensation programs, and wellness initiatives

Policy and document review: review employee policies, template agreements, and benefits plan documents

Due diligence and integration: support M&A activities by conducting legal due diligence and supporting integration of benefits programs

Training and education: deliver internal training to HR and other departments on benefits compliance topics

Regulatory monitoring: stay current on legal developments and proactively advise stakeholders on emerging risks and compliance requirements

Audit and filing support: support plan audits and timely regulatory filings such as 5500s, SARs, and 1095s

Fiduciary committees: attend benefits and investment committee meetings and provide advice regarding ERISA fiduciary duties

Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments

Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork

Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures

Maintain regular and reliable attendance

Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day

Qualification

Employment law expertiseBenefits law expertiseJuris Doctor (JD)Microsoft Office proficiencyM&A due diligenceRegulatory complianceTrainingEducationFiduciary duties knowledgeHealthcare industry experienceGlobal employment issues