Responsibilities
- Act as Lead ERISA & employee benefits attorney
- Advice on ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA compliance with respect to HRA and other plan designs and claims processing in the US
- Negotiate BAA and review HRA, adoption assistance, gestational surrogacy and other benefit plan documents
- Provide strategic advice and counsel to Carrot regarding new product offerings, state and federal taxation, compliance, privacy, implementation of products, fiduciary obligations and state regulations on reproductive care
- Monitor regulatory developments from the DOL, IRS, and HHS and provide proactive guidance on emerging ERISA compliance obligations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, HR, Product, Sales, Customer Success and Operations to identify and mitigate legal risk
- Manage outside counsel relationships for ERISA related issues
- Contribute to the development of legal department processes, templates, and training programs
- Provide legal support on other projects and matters as assigned by the General Counsel
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing
- 5-8+ years of legal experience, with significant focus on ERISA/employee benefits law at a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal employee benefits law, including ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, HIPAA, ACA, CAA, COBRA, and FMLA
- Strong understanding of healthcare privacy and data security law, including HIPAA and state privacy frameworks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Compensation
Carrot offers a holistic Total Rewards package designed to support employees in all aspects of life inside and outside of work, including health and wellness benefits, retirement savings plans, short- and long-term incentives, parental leave, family-forming assistance, and a competitive compensation package. The starting base salary for this position will range from $180,000- $212,000. Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related skills and experience.
Additional Information
- All communication regarding job opportunities at Carrot will come exclusively from an @get-carrot.com email address. Messages from other domains should be disregarded and reported to securityreporting@get-carrot.com
