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AAVP, Compliance Counsel

Gallagher

(Glastonbury CT / Shelton CT / Washington Depot CT / Wilmington DE / Boston MA / Fairhaven MA / Portland ME / Concord NH / Parsippany NJ / Cherry Hill NJ / Bridgewater NJ / New York NY / Latham NY / Buffalo NY / Pittsburgh PA / Wayne PA / Philadelphia PA / Providence RI / Burlington VT / Hybrid)

Locations: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, or New England

Salary Range: $120,000 - $234,000

Workplace model: Hybrid, partially scheduled in an office

Introduction

Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

How you'll make an impact

This role can be located in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, or New England.

• Provides producers, account managers and clients with timely and accurate analyses of current legislative initiatives and regulations.
• Provides clients with well-researched recommendations leading clients to take appropriate actions to conform to changes in the legislative or regulatory environment.
• Interprets source materials and provides guidance and advice to corporate staff as well as branch office staff.
• Assists producers and account managers in developing appropriate action steps to assure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Conducts internal employee training on selected legislative and regulatory topics.
• Provides prototype information summaries, compliance checklists, model letters and other consulting tools needed to support consultants and account managers.
• Support compliance help desk as necessary to answer questions regarding compliance issues.
• Supports consultants to help clients understand changes to benefit laws, implications to their benefit plans, and necessary steps to be in compliance.
• Conducts compliance reviews for clients; creates a compliance gap analysis that outlines compliance considerations and identifies suggestions for becoming more compliant. Provides samples of documents when available, and works with internal teams to perform necessary follow up.
• Works with internal teams to address and resolve complex compliance issues for clients, including resolution of Form 5500 filing errors, compliance with ACA reporting requirements, and mergers and acquisitions support.
• Works collaboratively with internal teams to develop tools and resources to facilitate compliance with health and welfare plan legal obligations.
• Subject matter expert for compliance projects, for both external and internal purposes.
• Assists consultants in developing compliance presentations.
• Educates and provides support to internal team members and clients to identify and understand benefits compliance issues.
• Assists regional lead in developing practical solutions for clients to comply with federal and state regulations impacting health and welfare plans.
• Supports Sales and Consulting team with business development calls and meetings as needed.
• Stays abreast of federal and state laws applying to health and welfare plans, such as ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, the Internal Revenue Code, and state benefit mandates.
• Some travel required.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5-7 years related professional experience
• Health and Welfare consultants must have a knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, cafeteria plans, nondiscrimination rules, HIPAA and other federal, legal and regulatory issues.

Preferred Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate strongly preferred.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

 Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

How to Apply

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