Senior Counsel - Employee Benefits

American Electric Power (AEP)

Columbus, Ohio, United States
Base: $160,434 - $245,079; bonus/equity: short-ter...
Onsite
Employee benefits law expertise
Erisa and internal revenue code knowledge
Plan document drafting and review
The role focuses on providing legal guidance and support on various employee benefits and compensation matters while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on providing legal guidance and support on various employee benefits and compensation matters while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Candidates will be responsible for advising on the design, implementation, and administration of health, welfare, and retirement benefit plans.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range up to $245,079 along with short-term incentives, long-term stock units, and a comprehensive pension package.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on providing legal guidance and support on various employee benefits and compensation matters while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Salary

Base: $160,434 - $245,079; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive and long-term stock units; Benefits: 401K match, AEP Pension, comprehensive health package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Employee benefits law expertise
  • ERISA and Internal Revenue Code knowledge
  • Plan document drafting and review
  • Federal and state compliance management
  • Litigation management for employee plans

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in electric utility sector
  • Collaboration with HR and finance teams
  • Training delivery to management staff
  • Benefits strategy participation
  • External counsel coordination

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from accredited US law school
  • 7+ years legal experience for Grade 11
  • 9+ years legal experience for Grade 12
  • Preferable experience in electric utility or energy sector
  • On-site work at AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH

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