Principal Counsel, Benefits

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Position Overview

The Principal Counsel, Benefits provides broad legal support to the Company as a member of our employment and benefits legal team. This role is expected to provide day-to-day legal guidance on benefits matters based on U.S. law as well as support for global initiatives, policies, and procedures. This position will report to the Sr Director, Employment & Benefits Counsel.

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Benefits compliance: ensure compliance with laws governing health and welfare plans, 401(k) plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, compensation programs, and wellness initiatives.
• Policy and document review: review employee policies, template agreements, and benefits plan documents.
• Due diligence and integration: support M&A activities by conducting legal due diligence and supporting integration of benefits programs.
• Training and education: deliver internal training to HR and other departments on benefits compliance topics.
• Regulatory monitoring: stay current on legal developments and proactively advise stakeholders on emerging risks and compliance requirements.
• Audit and filing support: support plan audits and timely regulatory filings such as 5500s, SARs, and 1095s.
• Fiduciary committees: attend benefits and investment committee meetings and provide advice regarding ERISA fiduciary duties.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 6+ years of experience practicing employment and/or benefits law in private practice or in-house
• Active license to practice law in the U.S.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal issues and provide strategic counsel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship.
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in employment and/or benefits law in private practice or corporate legal department (preferably both).
• Experience with RSUs and Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
• Experience in healthcare or life sciences industry.
• Experience conducting due diligence and supporting integrations.
• Familiarity with global employment and benefits issues.

Salary Range:

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.

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