Senior Counsel – Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation

Role Overview

• Advise on the design, implementation and administration of employee compensation, health and welfare, and retirement benefit plans.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Support benefit plan governance, fiduciary oversight and employee communications.
• Advise on executive and director compensation programs, including equity incentive plans, deferred compensation, and severance arrangements.
• Review, draft and negotiate employment agreements, change-in-control agreements, severance agreements and other compensation-related documents.
• Advise on compensation-related corporate governance matters, including proxy disclosures and shareholder engagement on executive compensation-related matters.
• Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory developments affecting benefits and compensation programs.
• Proactively partner with EQT’s human resources team to review and develop policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance with federal, state and local laws and alignment with applicable rules and best practices.
• Support the broader Corporate & Securities team in reporting, disclosure, and compliance obligations under SEC, IRS, DOL and stock exchange rules.
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts with service providers relating to the Company’s compensation and benefits plans and programs.
• Collaborate with internal teams on compensation and employee benefits elements of M&A transactions, due diligence, and integration of benefit and compensation programs.
• Provide legal support on compensation and benefits issues and decisions, as applicable.
• Efficiently manage external counsel as needed to manage complex legal issues.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned or as may be necessary.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, with a strong background in employee benefits, executive compensation, and ERISA matters (law firm and/or in-house experience, with a combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of all areas of responsibility outlined above, including ERISA, relevant aspects of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with securities laws and disclosure requirements related to executive compensation is a plus.
• Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.
• Proven ability to partner effectively across functions and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
• Willingness to embrace a mindset of continuous improvement and commitment to help evolve the way we work within EQT’s digital work environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off