Director, Corporate Counsel, ERISA (Open to Remote)

Job Classification:

Corporate - Legal and Compliance

We are seeking an attorney in the ERISA/Benefits Law Department with (i) experience in handling executive compensation matters, including issues relating to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code, and (ii) ERISA Title I experience to provide legal advice to Prudential’s businesses and benefit plans on a broad range of ERISA Title I and Internal Revenue Code issues. The responsibilities for this position include:

• Designing, drafting and implementing compensation arrangements for executives and employees, including nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements, incentive plans, severance plans, equity and equity-based incentive plans, and co-invest and carried interest plans;
• Handling all employee benefit aspects of M&A transactions for the Company, which include drafting and negotiating ERISA/Benefits provisions;
• Counseling on securities filings and disclosures as they relate to equity plans and compensation of senior executives;
• Representing the Company’s benefit plan fiduciaries on plan investment issues including advising on ERISA issues in connection with alternative investments (e.g., hedge funds and private equity funds) and reviewing and negotiating investment documentation (e.g., adoption agreements, group annuity contracts, etc.);
• Representing the Company’s group insurance business on ERISA issues related to the offering of various products including, but not limited to, life, disability, and various voluntary benefit offerings;
• Providing additional legal support to other business units and corporate areas on a project-by-project basis as necessary, which includes, but is not limited to, providing ERISA Title I and Internal Revenue Code advice to the institutional and retail businesses;
• Collaborating with other attorneys on tax, securities, and other related regulatory matters in connection with the support described above; and
• Providing additional legal support to the Company’s corporate centers and business units as necessary.
 
Your Expertise
What we are looking for in your background
What you’ll need to succeed:
• Law degree required;
• Admission to the bar of at least one state and eligibility for the NJ Corporate Counsel license if not admitted to the NJ bar;
• At least three (3) years of relevant legal experience with specific experience in either executive compensation and ERISA Title I being strongly preferred;
• Superior interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communications skills and the ability to work independently and turn around documents promptly and accurately;
• Excellent judgment and high ethical standards;
• Strong project and time management skills; and
• The ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously and assess and prioritize work requirements.

Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $163,600.00 to $221,400.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.

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