Senior Counsel, Global Employee Benefits

Senior Counsel, Global Employee BenefitsDescription -About UsWe are a technology company born of the belief that companies should do more than just make a profit. They should make the world a better place.Our efforts in climate action, human rights, and digital equity prove that we are doing everything in our power to make it so.  With over 80 years of actions that prove our intentions, we have the confidence to envision a world where innovation drives extraordinary contributions to humanity. And our technology – a product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions – was created to inspire this meaningful progress.We know that thoughtful ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time. And all it takes is one to change the world.  More information about HP Inc. is available at http://www.hp.com.In Legal, our mission is to to accelerate HP's performance through proactive, dynamic, creative, business-savvy advice and counsel. Our Legal team is a key enabler to HP’s strategic vision to create technology that inspires ambitious and meaningful progress.About the role As Senior Counsel, Global Employee Benefits, you will be a member of HP's worldwide Employment Law Team and report to the Associate General Counsel, Global Head of Employment Law.  The ideal candidate considers legal and reputational risk as well as operational considerations for a large employer, and provides clear advice to clients, analyzes legal problems and conducts thorough legal research, can manage and prioritize their workload efficiently without excessive supervision, and is skilled in interacting and communicating clearly with human resources and finance professionals, other legal colleagues, and internal clients at all levels.The attorney in this position is expected to establish and maintain credibility and trust with clients, business stakeholders, other legal team members and colleagues. Also, stay current and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations; counsel on risk mitigation; track industry trends that impact the company; supervise, manage and evaluate outside counsel; educate clients and stakeholders; and otherwise lead and independently handle matters and projects ranging from the basic to the complex; recognizing when to elevate certain matters to the attention of the Associate General Counsel. You will also have the opportunity to work on global projects, such as those that come out of restructuring and transformation and may need to be simultaneously applied across many or all of our legal jurisdictions.Key ResponsibilitiesProviding legal counsel and strategic advice to the People Organization on the full scope of U.S. health and welfare, retirement programs, qualified plans, and ERISA-related matters, including draft plan amendments;Partnering with regional teams to advise on global benefits/employee health and welfare plans;Assisting in both the design and administration of qualified plans and health and welfare plans, as well as advise the pension investment group;Involved in 409A and benefits-related tax issues, and providing support for corporate transactions and benefits litigation.interact closely with design and administrative teams, and functional partners for the qualified retirement plans, health and welfare benefit plans, related wellness strategies, non-ERISA fringe benefit plansSupporting the People Organization on ERISA fiduciary and pension investment issues, independently or in conjunction with other legal colleagues.Preparing benefit plan governance documents and training plan fiduciaries on their duties under ERISARequirements  JD required.5+ years of post-JD recent, relevant and broad ERISA/employee benefits experienceAttorney candidates must be in compliance with all relevant licensing requirements including the requirements of the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to commencement of employment; attorney must be a member in good standing in in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based or otherwise in compliance with the in-house counsel registration rules of that state/jurisdiction.Experience Laws related to health and welfare plans, including ERISA, IRC, Affordable Care Act, COBRA, Mental Health Parity, HIPAA, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, Americans With Disabilities Act, and related claims and appeal processesLaws related to qualified plan investments, including prohibited transaction rules, fiduciary obligations, and Regulation WLaws related to the operation and administration of qualified retirement plans, including IRS, ERISA and PBGC requirementsExecutive Compensation, including 409A, top hat plans, and equity compensation (preferred)Government audits and investigations of qualified plansEducationAdvanced university degree in law,Our HP Way Practices: We lead with ambition and agility:Defy the status quoMove fast, learn, adaptInnovate with impactWe focus on customers first: Seek insightsSolve big problemsDeliver on commitmentsWe grow together:Champion diversity and inclusionCollaborate for best resultsHave brave conversationsWe win with purpose and integrity:Act with uncompromising ethicsStrengthen communities and human rightsAdvance equity & sustainabilityOur Commitment to Diversity, Equity & InclusionWe are reinventing the standard for diversity, equity, and inclusion — in how we operate as a company and impact society. Diversity is embedded in all we do, and every HP employee at every level plays a part. By valuing differences — whether race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, ability, military status, religion, generation, sexual orientation, or views — we engage top industry talent to drive our company’s long-term success.To learn more about our commitment to a group of diverse thinkers visit our website.Job -LegalSchedule -Full timeShift -No shift premium (United States of America)Travel -Not SpecifiedRelocation -NoEEO Tagline - HP Inc. is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.