Employee Benefits Counsel / ERISA Attorney (Toledo, ...

OverviewEmployee Benefits Counsel / ERISA Attorney role. Location preferences: Toledo, Columbus, or Cleveland, Ohio. The position focuses on monitoring and communicating ongoing and changing laws affecting health and welfare plans, including ACA, ERISA, the Code, HIPAA, and COBRA. The individual will develop and present materials on health and welfare compliance issues to internal sales teams and external clients.ResponsibilitiesEstablish effective working relationships with internal partners, clients and carriers.Function as part of a national team of Employee Benefit Attorneys to support the health and welfare compliance objectives.Research, read, evaluate and edit articles, alerts and other materials for publication or distribution to internal and external clients.Gather material, perform research, and assist client service teams in formulating strategies to solve client problems related to ERISA, ACA, the Code, HIPAA and state issues affecting health and welfare plans.Develop and maintain compliance education tools for health and welfare compliance.Create and deliver presentations to internal staff and to external clients and prospects.Monitor and identify legal developments such as statutes, regulations, case law and legal articles affecting employee benefit plans.Maintain and update compliance library resources and ensure information is up to date.Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesSelf-starter who collaborates well in team settings and can work with diverse individuals.Keeps informed regarding industry information and technology to improve knowledge and performance.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal instruction and a high degree of accuracy.Sets priorities and manages workflow to ensure efficient, timely and accurate production of tools and materials.Able to learn organizational roles, responsibilities and process flows quickly.Maintains cordial and effective relationships with internal clients, team members and vendors.Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to convey complex information clearly.College degree and J.D. required.4–8 years of experience in compliance issues of employer-sponsored welfare plans; prior experience in employee benefits law or compliance consulting is required.Proficient with MS Office Suite and Adobe products.Strong knowledge of laws impacting health and welfare plans (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, Internal Revenue Code and related insurance laws).Strong leadership, public speaking, and data interpretation abilities.Strong interpersonal, verbal, organizational and time management skills.Some travel required (10–20%).Why USI?USI has more than $2.7 billion in revenue and over 10,000 associates across approximately 200 offices. The firm emphasizes dynamic professional development, employee recognition programs, and a strong benefits package, including health, welfare and financial benefits, generous paid time off, and holiday time.Additional InformationSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: LegalIndustries: Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08