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ERISA Counsel

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In-Office
Chicago, IL
135K-165K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Chicago, IL
135K-165K Annually
Senior level
The ERISA Counsel will provide legal guidance on employee benefit plans, monitor regulations, and develop compliance solutions for stakeholders and clients.
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ABOUT US  

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.  

  

HUB is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions. 

About the Position:

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 5-7 years of experience in employee benefits and ERISA to join a multi-billion-dollar, dynamic organization with a growing legal department. The ERISA Counsel will play a critical role in supporting HUB's employee benefits business by providing sophisticated legal guidance on health and welfare benefit plans, monitoring the evolving regulatory landscape, and delivering practical compliance solutions to internal stakeholders and clients.

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel and working closely with HUB's National Employee Benefits Senior Counsel and regional employee benefits compliance practices, the ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent technical skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge compliance matters, develop thought leadership materials, and contribute meaningfully to HUB's strategic initiatives in the employee benefits space.

Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local laws affecting health and welfare benefit plans, including ACA, ERISA, Internal Revenue Code, COBRA, HIPAA, state insurance mandates, and emerging state/local requirements.
  • Collaborate with HUB's National Employee Benefits Senior Counsel and regional compliance practices on client-facing compliance initiatives and thought leadership content.
  • Create compliance tools, checklists, and educational resources to support account teams and clients.
  • Draft compliance bulletins and legal updates on legislation, regulations, and judicial developments affecting employee benefit plans.
  • Maintain and grow compliance resource libraries and tracking systems for use by legal, compliance, and business teams.
  • Provide legal advice and compliance support to employee benefits account teams, regional compliance practices, and senior leadership.
  • Develop and deliver training programs to internal staff, regional compliance practices, and clients on emerging employee benefit trends and compliance requirements.
  • Partner with marketing and business development teams on thought leadership materials that position HUB as a trusted advisor.
  • Support HUB's internal benefit plans through plan design assistance, compliance reviews, and coordination with benefits administration teams.
  • Support Legal team members on ERISA matters related to corporate transactions, retirement and private wealth services, and strategic initiatives.
Requirements/Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active membership in good standing with a state bar.
  • At least four years of experience practicing employee benefits law, with substantial focus on health and welfare benefit plans.
  • Demonstrated expertise in ERISA, the Affordable Care Act, COBRA, HIPAA, the Internal Revenue Code provisions applicable to health and welfare plans, and state insurance laws.
  • Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex regulatory information and provide practical, business-oriented advice.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, concise legal documents and explain complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and demonstrated ability to learn and utilize legal research platforms and technology tools.
  • Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, with a collaborative approach and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in a high-growth, dynamic organization and comfort with change and ambiguity.
  • Public speaking experience and ability to deliver presentations to varied audiences (preferred but not required).
  • Familiarity with retirement plan and executive compensation matters is a plus but not required.

JOIN OUR TEAM 

Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation?  Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment?  Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization?  When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service. 

Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $135,000- $165,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages: health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions. 

Department Legal

Required Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: Negligible

Required Education: Doctoral degree

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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