**Description** Technical Services is a team of attorneys and other professionals within the Research and Innovation Center (RIC) who provide centralized support to U.S. and Canadian associates on legal, regulatory and policy issues affecting our clients’ employee benefit plans and compensation programs. The Technical Services team works directly with consultants to: support business initiatives; respond to inquiries on legal and regulatory issues; prepare written material on legal and regulatory developments for internal and external client use; assist with client assignments related to all aspects of benefits and assist with training and quality assurance on legal and regulatory issues. Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity. **The Role** The position is an attorney that will support WTW’s Health, Wealth & Career segment in the U.S, as a legal expert with a primary focus on health and welfare plans. The responsibilities of this position include: + Preparing Legislative & Regulatory Updates and other intellectual capital (collaborating with business leaders and marketing, as appropriate) + Performing research and advising clients and consultants on a wide range of health and welfare plan issues + Analyzing legislation, regulations and case law with respect to health and welfare plans You will have the opportunity to: + Deeply enhance your technical skill set with respect to health and welfare plans and strategy, while working closely with expert colleagues + Build relationships with colleagues by providing expertise and advice on health and welfare-related legislative and policy developments + Directly contribute to the core business strategy of the firm by creating groundbreaking and timely intellectual capital + Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, which also respects work/life balance **Performance Objectives:** + Serve as national technical resource for associates on legislative and regulatory issues + Understand the U.S. healthcare policy landscape + Analyze health and welfare-related legislative and regulatory developments + Ensure clients and colleagues are regularly informed about the implications and opportunities that changing laws and regulations have on the design, administration and governance of health and welfare plans + Coordinate with business leadership on legislative and regulatory priorities + Respond on a timely basis to requests for assistance from colleagues concerning technical/regulatory issues related to our clients’ health and welfare plans + Develop innovative and leverageable solutions to address challenging client problems + Increase internal sphere of influence and external marketplace presence by creating broad awareness of WTW subject matter areas of expertise + On occasion, present at internal or external conference/business roundtables and other events on current legislative and regulatory developments + Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams **Qualifications** **The Requirements** + 7+ years of relevant health and welfare legal and regulatory experience at a legal, accounting or consulting firm, or in a corporate legal department + Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and active membership in a state bar association + Substantial knowledge of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, COBRA, HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act, Mental Health Parity, and other federal and state healthcare-related statutes + Substantial knowledge of the design and ongoing administration needs of health and welfare plans + Understanding of the fiduciary health plan litigation landscape, emerging litigation trends, and governance structure and best practices + Ability to analyze complex legal and regulatory developments, understand the impact on employers' health and welfare plan strategy, and effectively communicate key implications and insights to non-lawyer clients and colleagues + Strong service orientation and sense of urgency regarding clients’ needs + Collaborative style suited to working on a team with expert colleagues who strive to ensure the quality of one another’s work + Effective speaking and presentation skills for occasional internal training and client presentations This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified. **Compensation and Benefits** Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only). **Compensation** The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $200,000-$240,000 USD per year. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus. **Company Benefits** WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): + **Health and Welfare Benefits:** Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program) + **Leave Benefits:** Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off + **Retirement Benefits:** Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. **EOE, including disability/vets** At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.