Sr Counsel - HR Benefits & Employment Attorney

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF New York, New York), is one of the largest and most respected financial service providers in the world. For more than 85 years we’ve been dedicated to serving the financial well-being of an extraordinary group of people – those working in the academic, medical, cultural, and research fields.Financial Services
HR Benefits & Employment Attorney with ERISA law, Employee Benefits law, plus other employment law experience.

Grasp and explain technical Employment and Benefits subject matter

Think creatively to resolve situations

Identify and implement systemic changes where appropriate

Effectively communicate with outside counsel, other attorneys, paralegals and staff, Human Resources personnel, and with TIAA-CREF leaders and executives.


As a TIAA employee, you have access to a highly competitive benefits package that includes the following plans: Retirement, 401(k), including an excess plan, Medical coverage, including prescription drug coverage, Dental coverage, Vision care, Long- and short-term disability, Life insurance, Flexible spending accounts, Paid time off, Work/life programs, Tuition reimbursement, Adoption assistance, Fitness reimbursement, Commuter benefits, and Back-up childcare.
REQUIREMENTS
JD from an ABA accredited, top-tier law school with outstanding academic credentialsLicense to practice law in New YorkMinimum of 5 years of demonstrated work experience in employment and benefits law, including counseling clients.Highly developed written and oral communications skills, with the ability to articulate recommendations and options about complex legal issuesIn-house experience preferred Ability to partner effectively with others as a member of a legal services team