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Managing Director, Employment and Benefits Counsel
We are recruiting for a Managing Director to lead our employment law group in Westlake, Texas. As a member of Schwab's Legal Services organization, you will report to the company's Managing Director and Chief Counsel for Finance, Securities and Corporate Governance, and will serve as a key partner with executive leadership and Human Resources (HR) on employment and benefit plan matters.
What you are good at:
As a strategic partner to the Head of HR, the HR organization and senior management, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing practical and solution-oriented legal advice to support the company's objectives;
- Lead a team counseling on employment matters and legal requirements, policies and practices relating to workplace issues, recruiting, performance management, compensation, accommodation, leave and training;
- Advising on employment agreements, compensation and incentive plans;
- Supporting the company's litigation team on employment litigation and internal investigations;
- Legal advice on health and welfare plans and related legal requirements, including under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, HIPAA and COBRA;
- Review of agreements, forms, summary plan descriptions and other plan documents and employee communications;
- Ongoing support for fiduciary matters, compliance and plan administration, dispute resolution, tax filings, and operational and compliance reviews and corrections;
- Monitoring regulatory and legislative developments; and
- Supporting M&A due diligence and integration.
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What you have
- JD from an accredited U.S. law school. Admission to and in good standing with the state bar of at least one U.S. state.
- 15+ years of relevant experience counseling on employment matters and employee benefits plans.
- Knowledge and experience with federal and state employment statutes, the ACA, Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, HIPAA and COBRA.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to collaborate across inter-disciplinary teams.
- Strong work ethic and ability to make decisions, multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on numerous projects simultaneously.
- Base Compensation: $225,000 - $320,000. Your compensation may be different. Talk with your Talent Advisor to learn more. In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or other incentive opportunities.
Why work for us:
Own Your Tomorrow embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees ignite their potential and achieve their dreams. Our employees get to play a central role in reinventing a multi-trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth.
Benefits: A competitive and flexible package designed to empower you for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive and flexible package designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home-today and in the future. Explore further.
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What's in it for you
At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance