Benefits Counsel

at  GE Aviation

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

GE Aerospace is a global provider of engines, systems, and services, with revenues exceeding $30 billion. As a leader in aviation technology, GE Aerospace continues to design, develop and manufacture jet engines, components and integrated systems for military, commercial and business and general aircraft as well as aero-derivative gas turbines for marine applications. In addition, GE Aerospace is the world’s leading integrated engine maintenance resource.
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
The position reports to the Executive Counsel – Benefits and Executive Compensation in the Legal & Compliance Group and will work primarily with the legal, human resources, administrative operations, controllership and finance functions. This position will focus on qualified retirement plans (e.g., pension and 401(k) programs) and welfare benefit plans (e.g., health, disability and life programs). It will also be responsible for providing legal advice on executive compensation arrangements, fringe benefits and on-site medical clinics.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. with at least 5 years of full-time legal experience with employee benefit plans;
• Knowledge of tax, ERISA, ACA and other laws applicable to benefit plans and executive compensation arrangements;
• Prior experience conducting legal benefits-related research;
• Prior experience drafting benefit plan provisions and communications.

• The position will be part of a team responsible for managing legal issues relating to the Company’s benefit plans and helping to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements (e.g., IRS, HHS, DOL, PBGC and SEC requirements). Responsibilities will include the following:
• Advising on plan administration, fiduciary matters and legal considerations in developing benefit design changes;
• Providing tax expertise on Section 409A and other benefit matters;
• Drafting and reviewing plan documents and amendments, participant communications, and fiduciary committee charters and meeting minutes;
• Supporting benefits-related aspects of business acquisitions and dispositions and labor negotiations;
• Supervising claims disputes and litigation.