[Remote] Product Counsel, ERISA & Operations @ Human Interest
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Human Interest is transforming how small businesses secure financial futures by expanding retirement plan access. They are seeking a Product Counsel, ERISA & Operations to provide legal guidance on ERISA, IRC, and fiduciary matters while supporting customer-facing and product teams in developing a modern 401(k) recordkeeping platform.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the in-house ERISA expert, guiding the company’s mission to expand retirement plan access for small and mid-sized businesses
- Provide real-time, practical legal guidance on ERISA, IRC, and fiduciary matters, ensuring operational compliance and translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable, plain-language advice
- Advise on plan sponsor and participant questions, reviewing disclosures and communications for compliance, and supporting the product team with subject matter expertise as new features are developed
Skills
- 5–8 years of substantive ERISA experience focused on qualified retirement plans
- At least two years in a law firm setting
- Proven ability to advise non-legal teams in fast-paced environments
- Experience with operational compliance, fiduciary rules, and product or technology-driven legal issues
- Admission to the bar
- Collaborative, cross-functional approach
- Deep ERISA expertise
- Strong business judgment
- Fluency with AI tools in legal workflows
Benefits
- Offers Equity
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