37 applicants

Company

The TJX Companies, Inc. · 3 hours ago

Sr. Attorney - Compensation & Benefits

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $182K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive advice and support with respect to a variety of executive and broad-based compensation plans and processes at TJX including but not limited to:

Plan documents and employee communications

Plan design, investments, and administration, including reporting, disclosure, claims, and appeals

Governance matters including resolutions, minutes, and processes for fiduciary committees and other oversight committees

Plan service provider agreements

Employment, consulting, separation, and restrictive covenant agreements

Executive compensation matters including proxy disclosure and shareholder engagement on compensation and benefits matters

Compensation and benefits aspects of international operations and corporate transactions

Counseling and strategic advice on technical tax, securities, employment, and other substantive issues, shareholder and proxy advisor considerations, and market practices

Monitoring and analysis of related developments and trends

Qualification

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Employee benefits lawExecutive compensation lawERISA complianceLarge law firm experiencePlan designAdministrationDrafting agreementsTax complianceSecurities law complianceDrafting skillsLegal judgmentProject managementCollaboration skills

Required

JD and 5+ years of relevant legal practice, including large law firm experience

Strong academic credentials

Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts or eligible for Massachusetts In-House Counsel Registration

Extensive experience in and familiarity with all legal aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation, including design, implementation, and administration of a range of compensatory plans and programs, including retirement plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, health and welfare plans, equity and cash incentives, and other employee benefit plans and arrangements

Drafting and interpretation of sophisticated agreements, plans, and award documentation

Fiduciary, tax, and compliance matters related to compensation and benefits (including ERISA, Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code, and other applicable laws)

Employment law aspects of benefit plans; reporting and disclosure, including proxy disclosure and other securities law requirements applicable to public companies

Ability to stay abreast of emerging legal developments, market trends and practices, and risks related to executive compensation and employee benefits

Experience with navigating jurisdictional differences in global employment and compensation practices

Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to communicate complex topics in an understandable manner and to connect well and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the company

Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail

Highly organized, with excellent project management, research, and analytical skills

Sound business and legal judgment, and ability to identify and implement practical solutions in complex and critical areas

Highly responsive and motivated to provide practical and proactive support in a fast-paced environment