Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
**This position will be filled as a Senior Counsel or Asst General Counsel depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate
JOB SUMMARY**
The person filling this position will be a team member of the Employment, Benefits and Labor group of the Entergy Legal Department ("EBL"), and the specific role available is for an experienced ERISA and employee benefits and compensation lawyer with ERISA, Tax and employee benefits experience
WORK LOCATION
The designated work location for the position is at the New Orleans corporate headquarters building, 22nd floor, and the successful candidate also may have a telecommuting work location as approved by the supervisor. The position requires reporting to, and working from, the designated work location as the supervisor may direct, which currently is anticipated to be onsite at least 3-4 days per week, depending on the position level of Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel. The supervisor has the sole discretion to change the position from hybrid to full-time onsite at any time and for any reason.
JOB DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES and REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work as an integral member of the EBL team and to perform well in team-oriented environments
Broad-based knowledge of ERISA and federal tax laws relating to employee benefits and employee benefit plans, equity plans and arrangements, compensation, including deferred compensation arrangements, executive compensation agreements, and Internal Revenue Code Section 409A
Significant experience in providing legal advice regarding employee welfare and retirement plan matters, including defined benefit plans, cash balance pension plans, defined contribution plans, non-qualified plans, cafeteria plans, group health plans, disability and life insurance plans, and equity and incentive compensation plans
Significant experience in drafting employee benefit plan documents, including employee welfare benefit plans, such as cafeteria plans, group health plans, disability and life insurance plans, and employee pension plans, such as defined benefit plans, cash balance pension plans, defined contribution plans, and non-qualified plans, equity and incentive compensation plans, and employment and executive compensation agreements, as well as drafting summary plan descriptions and other employee communications
Excellent communication skills and ability to comfortably communicate and collaborate with others at all levels of the organization, including executive management and individual contributors
Strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate complicated compensation and benefits advice to Human Resources personnel and others across the enterprise in a clear and understandable manner
Assist with employee compensation and benefits aspects of mergers, acquisition, divestitures, joint ventures, etc.
strong work ethic; keen attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; and excellent academic credentials
Ability to work independently, with minimal direction
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum experience and education required
Counsel Sr: 6+ years of experience in ERISA and employee benefit plans compliance and drafting is required; prior employment at a nationally recognized law firm is a plus; 8+ years preferred
Asst General Counsel: 9+ years of experience in ERISA and employee benefit plans compliance and drafting is required; prior employment at a nationally recognized law firm is a plus; 10+ years preferred
Juris Doctor degree is required
Masters of Law in Taxation from an accredited law school is a plus
Membership in good standing of a state bar with no prior suspensions or disciplinary history
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required
Regular and reliable attendance at work during scheduled hours and availability to work overtime hours as needed
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Must be well organized and detail-oriented
Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans
Job Function : Professional
FLSA Status : Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings : 1
Req ID: 123042
Travel Percentage :Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US) to view the EEI page, or see statements below.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here (humanr@entergy.com?subject=Accessibility) and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\%20English\formattedESQA508c.pdf) .
Pay Transparency Notice:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\%20English\formattedESQA508c.pdf)
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
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