Senior Benefits Attorney

3 weeks ago

Boston, United States Fidelity TalentSource LLC Full time



Job Description:

The Role

The FMR LLC Legal Department is seeking to hire a senior attorney to join the Workplace Investing (WI) legal team. You will be part of a dynamic legal team advising Fidelity s defined contribution plan recordkeeping, administration, and trust business in connection with the development of products and services, ongoing plan administration, including operations, reporting and disclosure, document and contract support, and investment related matters. You will also collaborate on advocacy for, and implementation of, new legislation and regulation affecting the business. You will work with multiple groups within WI and across the Fidelity enterprise, including risk, compliance, government relations, relationship management, product, client experience, finance, sales, technology, and marketing.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

The role calls for the following experience and expertise:

  • JD and at least 8 years of relevant law firm, industry or regulatory experience.
  • Admitted to practice or willing to secure bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.
  • In-depth working knowledge of employee benefits law applicable to qualified plans, focusing on the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA, including SECURE 2.0.\u00A0
  • Experience advising on Section 409A and non-qualified retirement plans, Section 403(b) and Section 457 plans, collective investment funds and other plan asset vehicles a plus.
  • Experience with securities laws as they relate to employee benefit plans is helpful.

In addition, the role calls for the following capabilities and skills:

  • Strong orientation to client service (for internal and external clients) with an emphasis on responsiveness to client inquiries.
  • Strong work ethic, excellent judgment, and keen attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical, investigatory, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong writing and research skills.
  • Ability to effectively lead and collaborate on projects and initiatives and to build relationships with business partners, risk and compliance, while exhibiting behavior consistent with Fidelity s culture and values.
  • Ability to work independently under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment handling multiple projects simultaneously with minimal day-to-day supervision.
  • Excellent presentation, oral communication, and ability to influence diverse groups of professionals, including external clients and senior executives.\u00A0

The Value You Deliver

  • You are a builder and a guardian, helping the business achieve its goals while protecting the firm against risks and exposure.
  • You will partner with WI business groups to develop strategies for addressing complex situations, resolving issues and creating world class experiences for our customers.
  • You will analyze and advocate with respect to legislative and regulatory changes related to retirement plans and advise on implementation strategies.
  • You will provide subject matter expertise for plan document and client contract negotiations.
  • You will support relationship management and client experience teams and provide strategic advice and analysis to business leaders.
  • You will work collaboratively with legal, risk, compliance, and business colleagues across the enterprise on mutually impactful issues and projects.

How Your Work Impacts the Organization

You will play an important role in advising WI leaders, product teams, relationship management, sales professionals, and others. Your role will be critical to the smooth running of Fidelity s recordkeeping and trust business. You will work closely with a dynamic, highly skilled, and collaborative group of legal, risk and compliance professionals.\u00A0





Certifications:

Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you ll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don t need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity\u2014we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you ve always imagined.

Fidelity's working model blends the best of working offsite with maximizing time together in person to meet associate and business needs. Currently, most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of one assigned week per four-week period (beginning in September 2024, the requirement will be two full assigned weeks).

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.

  • Intellectual Property Attorney

    2 weeks ago

    Boston, United States Ascendion Full time

    Job Title: Intellectual Property AttorneyLocation: Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington DCDescription:We are seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney/Junior Partner to join one of the top AM LAW 200 firms in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, or Washington DC.The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting and prosecuting patent...

  • Intellectual Property Attorney

    1 week ago

    Boston, United States Ascendion Full time

    Job Title: Intellectual Property AttorneyLocation: Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington DCDescription:We are seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney/Junior Partner to join one of the top AM LAW 200 firms in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, or Washington DC.The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting and prosecuting patent...

  • Intellectual Property Attorney

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, United States Ascendion Full time

    Job Title: Intellectual Property AttorneyLocation: Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington DCDescription:We are seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney/Junior Partner to join one of the top AM LAW 200 firms in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, or Washington DC.The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting and prosecuting patent...

  • Intellectual Property Attorney

    10 hours ago

    Boston, United States Ascendion Full time

    Job Title: Intellectual Property AttorneyLocation: Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington DCDescription:We are seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney/Junior Partner to join one of the top AM LAW 200 firms in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, or Washington DC.The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting and prosecuting patent...

  • Associate Attorney

    2 months ago

    Boston, United States CMBG3 Law, LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Company OverviewCMBG3 Law is WOSB/WBENC certified majority women-owned nationwide law firm comprised of a diverse team of pro-active trial attorneys, litigators, lobbyists, consultants, paralegals, and staff. CMBG3 Law takes a proactive approach to solving legal problems through best-in-class business counsel,...

  • Associate Attorney- Technology

    2 months ago

    Boston, United States Connect Staffing Inc. Full time

    We have an exciting growth position with the dynamic technology practice group at a well-established, Boston-based law firm. The firm is known for its collegial atmosphere, reasonable hours requirements and tremendous career advancement opportunities. This is a rare chance to walk into a ready-made practice and gain increasing responsibility as two more...

  • Intellectual Property

    1 month ago

    Boston, United States Deilegal Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionIntellectual Property - Life Sciences - Midlevel/Senior Associate Attorney – Boston OfficeRequirements:Boston, Massachusetts office of an AMLaw 100 firm is seeking a midlevel to senior associate with 1-7 years of patent prosecution experience in a biotechnology practice and an advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in a life...

  • Associate Attorney

    2 weeks ago

    Boston, United States Donovan Hatem LLP Full time

    Donovan Hatem LLP is seeking experienced attorneys to join our Professional Practice Group, which provides legal counseling, risk management, claims monitoring and dispute resolution services to architects, engineers, construction managers and their professional liability insurers. In this role you will be on the forefront of issues facing design and...

  • Associate Attorney

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, United States Donovan Hatem LLP Full time

    Donovan Hatem LLP is seeking experienced attorneys to join our Professional Practice Group, which provides legal counseling, risk management, claims monitoring and dispute resolution services to architects, engineers, construction managers and their professional liability insurers. In this role you will be on the forefront of issues facing design and...

  • Tax and Business Planning Attorney

    2 weeks ago

    Boston, United States LHH Full time

    LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a midsize firm in Boston, MA on a search for a Tax and Business Planning Attorney to join its corporate department.The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience providing tax and planning advice to business clients, including corporate, real estate, and non-profit clients.In this role, you will provide tax...

  • Part-Time Tax Attorney

    1 month ago

    Boston, MA, United States LHH Full time

    LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a midsize firm in Boston, MA on an UNPOSTED search for a Tax and Business Planning Attorney to join its corporate department. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience providing tax and planning advice to business clients, including corporate, real estate, and non-profit clients. In this role,...

  • Attorney | Labor

    2 weeks ago

    Boston, United States Mission Recruiting Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAre you a Boston-based Labor & Employment Attorney? A venerable law firm is looking for an attorney to help meet its growing caseload. This firm specializes in Labor & Employment, and there is likely no firm with more expert knowledge and experience in this practice area. The firm is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion,...

  • Attorney | Labor

    2 weeks ago

    Boston, United States Mission Recruiting Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAre you a Boston-based Labor & Employment Attorney? A venerable law firm is looking for an attorney to help meet its growing caseload. This firm specializes in Labor & Employment, and there is likely no firm with more expert knowledge and experience in this practice area. The firm is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion,...

  • Intellectual Property

    1 month ago

    Boston, MA, United States Deilegal Full time

    Job Description Job Description Intellectual Property - Life Sciences - Midlevel/Senior Associate Attorney – Boston Office Requirements: Boston, Massachusetts office of an AMLaw 100 firm is seeking a midlevel to senior associate with 1-7 years of patent prosecution experience in a biotechnology practice and an advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in a...

  • Litigation Attorney

    3 days ago

    Boston, United States Rubenstein Law, P.A. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany OverviewRubenstein Law has been getting justice for personal injury victims since 1988.  Founder Robert Rubenstein and CEO Nicole Armstrong have grown Rubenstein Law to over 50 Attorneys, including 20 Partners, 12 board-certified litigators, and over 400 supporting professionals.Today, Rubenstein Law is recognized as a...

  • Senior Litigation Paralegal #31405

    4 days ago

    Boston, United States JOHNLEONARD Full time

    JOHNLEONARD is working with an international law firm to recruit a Senior Litigation Paralegal for its Labor and Employment team in their Boston office. This is a full-time position that assists attorneys and litigation teams with the preparation of complex legal documents, mid-level legal research activities, and other tasks related to one or more of the...

  • Associate Attorney

    1 month ago

    Boston, United States Pierce Davis & Perritano LLP Full time

    Boston-based, mid-sized insurance defense firm seeks an Associate Attorney with 4 or more years of civil litigation experience. MA bar admission is required. Additional bar admissions in CT, RI and/or ME are a plus.We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with excellent academic records, professional writing / speaking skills who is energetic, detail...

  • Associate Attorney

    2 months ago

    Boston, United States Pierce Davis & Perritano LLP Full time

    Boston-based, mid-sized insurance defense firm seeks an Associate Attorney with 4 or more years of civil litigation experience. MA bar admission is required. Additional bar admissions in CT, RI and/or ME are a plus.We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with excellent academic records, professional writing / speaking skills who is energetic, detail...

  • Associate Attorney

    1 month ago

    Boston, United States Pierce Davis & Perritano LLP Full time

    Boston-based, mid-sized insurance defense firm seeks an Associate Attorney with 4 or more years of civil litigation experience. MA bar admission is required. Additional bar admissions in CT, RI and/or ME are a plus.We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with excellent academic records, professional writing / speaking skills who is energetic, detail...

  • Trust & Estate Attorney

    5 days ago

    Boston, United States Gpac Full time

    Trust & Estates Associate AttorneyEstablished law firm is seeking a Trust & Estates Associate Attorney to add to their growing team! Trust & Estates Associate Attorney Requirements:3+ years experience in trust & estates,Experience in trust and estates administration, estate planning, probate, gift tax, asset protection, succession planning, federal estate...