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Senior Legal Counsel - Retirement Plans

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Posted 14 days ago

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**Senior Legal Counsel - Retirement Plans** Proven attorney (5-7 yrs) sought for dynamic FMR LLC Legal Dept. Advise WI's defined contribution plans, ensuring compliance with retirement laws (IRS, ERISA). Manage product development, plan administration, disputes, and securities laws. Strong client service, analytical, and communication skills needed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams. Work onsite based on upcoming model.

Compensation
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Currency: Not specified

City
Not specified
Country
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Full Job Description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position

The Role

The FMR LLC Legal Department is seeking to hire an attorney to join the Workplace Investing (WI) legal team. You will be part of a dynamic legal team advising Fidelitys defined contribution plan recordkeeping, administration, trust, and institutional business including product and service development, ongoing plan administration, reporting and disclosure, document and contract support, client escalation, 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 5-7 years of relevant law firm, industry or regulatory experience.
  • Admitted to practice or willing to secure bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.
  • Working knowledge of employee benefits law applicable to defined contribution plans, small business retirement plans, and IRAs, focusing on the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA.
  • Experience with brokerage accounts and 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 research, analytical, investigatory, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong presentation, oral communication, and writing skills.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate on projects and initiatives and to build relationships with business and legal partners, risk and compliance, while exhibiting behavior consistent with Fidelitys culture and values.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment handling multiple projects simultaneously.

The Team

You will play an important role in primarily advising WI operations, product teams, relationship management, sales professionals, and others. Your role will be critical to the smooth running of Fidelitys recordkeeping and trust business and the business teams that support retirement investors across the enterprise. You will work closely with a dynamic, highly skilled, and collaborative group of legal, risk and compliance professionals.


Fidelitys Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Certifications:

Category:

Legal

Please be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Apply

All fields are required. Candidates should limit the number of roles they apply to at any given time.

Benefits that balance life and work

From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

Benefits

Company overview

Company overview 

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience. 

Reasonable accommodations

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, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer

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.

Applicant screening

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 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.

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Senior Legal Counsel - Retirement Plans

Compensation

Not specified

City: Not specified

Country: Not specified

Fidelity Investments logo
Asset Management

14 days ago

No clicks

at Fidelity Investments

ExperiencedVisa sponsorship available

**Senior Legal Counsel - Retirement Plans** Proven attorney (5-7 yrs) sought for dynamic FMR LLC Legal Dept. Advise WI's defined contribution plans, ensuring compliance with retirement laws (IRS, ERISA). Manage product development, plan administration, disputes, and securities laws. Strong client service, analytical, and communication skills needed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams. Work onsite based on upcoming model.

Full Job Description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position

The Role

The FMR LLC Legal Department is seeking to hire an attorney to join the Workplace Investing (WI) legal team. You will be part of a dynamic legal team advising Fidelitys defined contribution plan recordkeeping, administration, trust, and institutional business including product and service development, ongoing plan administration, reporting and disclosure, document and contract support, client escalation, 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 5-7 years of relevant law firm, industry or regulatory experience.
  • Admitted to practice or willing to secure bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.
  • Working knowledge of employee benefits law applicable to defined contribution plans, small business retirement plans, and IRAs, focusing on the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA.
  • Experience with brokerage accounts and 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 research, analytical, investigatory, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong presentation, oral communication, and writing skills.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate on projects and initiatives and to build relationships with business and legal partners, risk and compliance, while exhibiting behavior consistent with Fidelitys culture and values.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment handling multiple projects simultaneously.

The Team

You will play an important role in primarily advising WI operations, product teams, relationship management, sales professionals, and others. Your role will be critical to the smooth running of Fidelitys recordkeeping and trust business and the business teams that support retirement investors across the enterprise. You will work closely with a dynamic, highly skilled, and collaborative group of legal, risk and compliance professionals.


Fidelitys Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Certifications:

Category:

Legal

Please be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Apply

All fields are required. Candidates should limit the number of roles they apply to at any given time.

Benefits that balance life and work

From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

Benefits

Company overview

Company overview 

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience. 

Reasonable accommodations

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, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer

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.

Applicant screening

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 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.

AI Guidelines

Learn about our guidelines for use of AI when applying for a Fidelity job

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