Senior Corporate Counsel

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.

Section 1:  Position Summary

The Senior Corporate Counsel will support retirement plan services and products at Ascensus with a focus on the FuturePlan business, a leading national TPA that offers plan design, consulting, administration, and compliance services.  This attorney will provide legal counsel to executives and associates and will partner with Risk, Compliance, Privacy, and Information Security to identify and mitigate risk while ensuring alignment with business objectives.  Key job responsibilities include: serving as subject matter expert in relevant areas of law; negotiating and drafting contracts; managing disputes and litigation; and supporting a variety of other day-to-day legal matters.  The individual must demonstrate sound legal and business judgment.  Experience in the financial services industry is strongly preferred.   

This is a full-time, exempt position.

Section 2:  Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel to business leaders on legal, regulatory, legislative, compliance, and business issues
• Draft, negotiate, review, and interpret various contracts and other legal documents between Ascensus and its clients, partners, vendors, and other third parties
• Handle other day-to-day legal issues arising in a growing and complex business including disputes and litigation, employment, intellectual property, and corporate governance
• Support Ascensus’s culture by demonstrating our core values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® in all of your actions

Section 3:  Skills and Attributes  

• Understand Ascensus’ businesses and give practical advice to business leaders
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with business leaders, clients, prospects, business partners, and others
• Think strategically, analytically, and creatively
• Drive execution of personal, team, and business goals
• Identify, escalate, and resolve issues before they become problems
• Exhibit adaptability and lead change
• Effectively work independently and as part of a team with the willingness and desire to collaborate
• Be organized, proactive, and entrepreneurial
• Multitask and prioritize while producing high-quality, on-time work

Section 4:  Experience, Education and Base Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school with at least 5 years of experience
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state and in good standing
• Familiarity with ERISA and related laws and regulations
• Defined benefit plan and/or securities law experience is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Occasional travel is required

The national average salary range for this role $130-140k in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. We do not anticipate that candidates hired will begin at the top of the range however, from time to time, it may occur on a case-by-case basis.  Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time-Off, etc.  For more information, please visit careers.ascensus.com/#Benefits. 

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