JOB OPENING: Associate General Counsel - Benefits and Executive Compensation

Associate General Counsel - Benefits and Executive Compensation
Lockheed Martin

Req ID: 268316BR

Job Description: This position will work on a wide range of executive and director compensation and employee benefits matters. The individual will be responsible for providing advice on ERISA, tax, corporate and securities law compliance matters in the employee benefits (including retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, and wellness programs) and executive compensation fields and for drafting plan documents, agreements, board resolutions and securities law disclosure documents, including the proxy statement, form 8-k and section 16 disclosures. The position will work with human resources, tax and accounting on compliant equity, incentive and benefit plan, and wellness program administration. The position will assist in managing outside counsel in ERISA and employee benefit litigation matters. The position will also assist the corporate lawyers on the executive compensation and benefit plan elements of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other corporate transactions. This position will be located in Bethesda, MD.

Basic Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years of experience in providing legal advice with regard to executive compensation. Candidates should be familiar with ERISA as well as the tax, corporate and securities law requirements relating to employee benefits and executive compensation. Must be able to work independently and without close supervision and have demonstrated ability to participate in, and lead, cross-functional teams. Also must be skilled in writing and communicating concisely and precisely.

Desired skills: Experience with employee benefit plans and corporate transactions. Good interpersonal skills.

Typical Minimums: Bachelors degree in an engineering/technical discipline from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 20 years or more of professional experience; or 18 years with a related Masters, or 15 years with a related PhD degree. Viewed as the most senior authority in discipline.

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a clearance

To Apply: http://bit.ly/GenAttorneyPrincipalBenefits and click on “Submit to Job”

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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