Counsel

PCS Retirement

Attorney providing legal guidance on retirement plan administration and fiduciary issues for PCS Retirement, LLC. Ensuring compliance and supporting product development in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ERISA and retirement plan administration, including compliance, fiduciary matters, and risk mitigation. Possesses strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and support operational integrity.

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J.D. DegreeLegal Experience in Retirement PlansERISA KnowledgeAnalytical Problem-Solving SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Retirement Plan ComplianceFiduciary IssuesPlan Document InterpretationParticipant DisclosuresRisk MitigationContract NegotiationRegulatory Guidance ApplicationData ManagementOperational ComplianceLegal Agreement Drafting

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-MotivationCustomer Service Orientation

Industry Keywords

Department of LaborInternal Revenue ServicePension Benefit Guaranty CorporationQualified PlanFinancial ServicesOperational RisksPlan Sponsor ObligationsParticipant Data ManagementDigital WorkflowsService Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a legal resource for ERISA and retirement plan administration matters, including qualified plan operational compliance, fiduciary issues, plan qualification rules, plan document interpretation, participant disclosures, and plan sponsor obligations.
Interpret and apply guidance from the Department of Labor, Internal Revenue Service, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, and other regulators affecting retirement plans.
Identify legal, fiduciary, operational, data, contractual, and reputational risks early and recommend practical mitigation.
Explains complex legal issues clearly, concisely, and in a way business teams can act on.
Build strong working relationships with business, product, operations, compliance, technology, and client-facing teams.
Support incident response and remediation efforts involving participant data, system access, recordkeeping issues, or other operational events impacting data.
Serve as a legal partner to product, technology, operations, sales, and business leaders on the design, development, and enhancement of retirement products, services, platform features, digital workflows, and service models.
Review participant-facing, plan sponsor-facing, advisor-facing, and client-facing materials, including disclosures, website content, forms, notices, templates, training materials, implementation materials, and sales or service collateral.
Draft and negotiate clear agreements with clients, vendors, or strategic partners that align services, responsibilities, risk allocation, and business objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. required from an accredited law school
At least five years of legal experience involving retirement plans, fiduciary matters, or related financial services work other than solely through ERISA litigation experience
Working knowledge of ERISA and Internal Revenue Code provisions applicable to retirement plans
Microsoft Office skills
Able to exercise independent judgement and act on it
Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Excellent listening, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail
Highly self-motivated
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure
Strong customer service orientation
Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced, team environment with shifting priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) match
medical, dental, vision
life insurance
short and long term disability
paid-time off