Legal Counsel, ERISA Fiduciary Services

Guideline is looking for a to join the Legal & Compliance team.

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and collaborative attorney to serve as Legal Counsel, ERISA Fiduciary Services. You will serve as a leader and subject matter expert with respect to ERISA fiduciary and various contract matters in a dynamic and energetic start-up environment. You will have the opportunity to collaborate across the company, including with Guideline’s Product team, to facilitate thoughtful and practical solutions with respect to fiduciary and contracting standards as they relate to Guideline and its customer and partner base. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with ERISA fiduciary concerns and QDROs, as well as contract drafting and negotiation experience.

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• Provide guidance around ERISA fiduciary issues as they relate to Guideline’s products and services;
• Provide legal support to Guideline, including assisting in the review, drafting and negotiation of contract documentation such as client service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other commercial agreements;
• Review of communications between Guideline and its customers and partners;
• Qualify domestic relations orders (QDROs);
• Assist with incident management;
• Serve as a member of the Legal and Compliance team, aiding programmatic management of client documentation and product with company policy and regulatory requirements;
• Consult with Guideline’s Product team on business initiatives and priorities and appropriately manage relationships;
• Interact with custodial bank regarding 401(k) plan matters and money movement;
• Work with internal and external parties to bring contracts to closure in a timely manner while providing suitable contractual protections for Guideline;
• Stay abreast of relevant DOL/IRS regulations, particularly relating to 401(k), IRAs and HSAs.

You will be a key member of Guideline’s Legal and Compliance team, which is composed of creative and collaborative compliance professionals and attorneys. This team serves as a strategic advisor to Guideline’s business units, ensuring products and services are developed in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, managing risk, monitoring compliance, and facilitating solutions to complex legal and regulatory issues.  This role reports to the Associate General Counsel. 

• Bachelor’s Degree; Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school; Must have been admitted to and be a member in good standing of a state bar
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with demonstrated subject matter expertise in the retirement services industry either in-house or at a law firm; 
• ERISA experience with regard to fiduciary issues and prohibited transactions;
• Excellent contract drafting and legal negotiation skills with extensive experience consulting with business partners;
• Experience with custodian banks is preferred;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex subject matters into terms readily understood by team members of all levels of expertise;
• Proven ability to work well independently, as part of team, and cross-functionally;
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills;
• Ability to think strategically; and 
• Collaborative, positive, and pragmatic.

Everyone should have a simple, affordable way to save for retirement. At Guideline, our plans are low cost and highly automated. This makes it easy for companies to offer a valuable benefit—and easy for people to invest in their financial future with confidence.

At Guideline, we believe compensation should be fair and equitable. We take a data-driven approach to set our compensation bands; the successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. We are always evaluating our pay zones to be as competitive as possible, so keep in mind these may be subject to change in the future.
Please speak with a recruiter for additional information regarding our tier locations and compensation philosophy.

• The base salary range for this position is $149,500-$164,500 annually.

• The base salary range for this position is $143,000-$158,000 annually.

• The base salary range for this position is $140,000-$155,000 annually.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for equity in the form of Incentive Stock Options (ISOs).
At Guideline, base salary is just one component of the overall Total Rewards package offered to employees.  All employees are offered comprehensive benefits and perks to help support you and your family.

• Flexible time off in addition to company holidays — We observe the NYSE Holiday Calendar
• 401(k) with matching contributions — We use our own platform and match 100% of the first 3% contributed, and 50% of the next 2% (for a max employer contribution of 4%)
• 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance for employees and 70% coverage for dependents
• Opt-out credit if all three plans are waived
• Eligibility to participate in Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability and life insurance options
• Mental health benefits, including therapy and coaching through Modern Health, for employees and their dependents
• Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
• 1 - month sabbatical after 5 years of employment
• Annual learning and development stipend — We reimburse approved professional development expenses, up to $750 per employee per year.

Guideline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  Additionally, Guideline participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].
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