Counsel - ERISA

Principal Financial Group

Location
Iowa
Description
Responsibilities: Principal is seeking an attorney with broad knowledge of issues impacting retirement plans and their administration to join our ERISA/pension legal team. In this role, you’ll be part of a team that handles sophisticated legal work for Retirement and Investor Solutions, the strategic business unit of Principal that works with advisors, plan sponsors and TPAs to deliver financial services to employers and individuals. You’ll provide legal advice relating to the daily operation of qualified and tax-favored retirement plans and savings vehicles, product design, fiduciary responsibilities, prohibited transaction rules and product distribution. The ideal candidate would be familiar with a range of investment products offered to retirement plans and participants and the issues related to those products. Willing to consider at the next level based on experience. Qualifications: We’re looking for someone with: * Requires JD and 5+ years’ experience with broad knowledge of issues impacting retirement plans and their administration * Must be admitted to practice in the state employed within twelve months of hire * Requires knowledge of the relevant area of law and its application * Must be able to work as a member of a team and independently on a self-motivated basis * Requires superior written and verbal communication skills * Must be able to apply knowledge of the law to make sound judgments, communicate, and interact with others in a professional manner * Some travel may be required Preferred skills: * 7+ years’ experience is preferred Salary Range Information: Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range: $127000 - $179000 / year Additional Information: **Location /** **Work Environment** This role offers the ability for in-office, hybrid (blending both office and remote work in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements. You’ll work with your leader to determine which option may align best based on several factors. Locations for hybrid talent include Des Moines. **Work Authorization/Sponsorship** At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States? This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links. Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants **Investment Code of Ethics** For Principal Global Investors positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization. **Experience Principal** While our expertise spans the globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to foster a world where financial security is accessible to all. And our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees – individually and all of us together. Explore our core values, benefits and why we’re an exceptional place to grow your career. **Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. LinkedIn Remote Hashtag : #LI-Remote
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Practice Areas
ERISA
Specialties
Employee Benefits
Employer Type
In-House