Corporate Counsel II - Employee Benefits

Specific responsibilities include:

Support the company's functional and operational leadership on legal matters relating to employee benefits, including business partners in human resources, finance, strategy, benefits administration, and plan investment operations
Provide strategic guidance to the Company regarding compliance with employee benefits laws and regulations, and create solutions to mitigate legal risk
Collaborate with lawyers across the Labor, Employment and Employee Benefits team and the broader Law Department on complex business matters
Basic Qualifications:

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
Active state bar membership and capable of registering as in-house counsel in Virginia, as applicable
10+ years employee benefits law experience at a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency involved in benefit plans regulation
Experience counseling clients on employee benefits laws, including but not limited to, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Internal Revenue Code Section 409A, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the Affordable Care Act

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in the employee benefits law function of a large and complex multinational corporation
Experience with U.S. government contractor aspects of employee benefits
Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to balance multiple, competing priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels and areas within the organization up to and including executive leadership.
Ability to promote and contribute to a team environment that encourages and supports inclusion, drives innovation, and creates the best solutions to complex problems.
* Integrity, outstanding analytical skills and strategic thinking, and exceptional judgment.
Primary Level Salary Range: $227,700.00 - $327,300.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Falls Church, VA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10206387

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-04T20:18:39