Job reference #6170_8301661

ADP is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel, Retirement Services.  The successful candidate will provide operational and contractual legal guidance to the business unit relating to all ADP Retirement Services products, services and client companies. Provides advice and support on a wide variety of legal matters to Retirement Services management and staff, with a focus on developing and representing a legal perspective in the resolution of client disputes and escalations. This position will also focus on providing client and vendor contract negotiation and drafting support to the business. You will engage with a number of business and legal subject matter experts in order to collaborate on optimal solutions.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Resolve potential claims and/or lawsuits with clients.
• Evaluate and provide advice and direction with respect to diverse projects relating to systems enhancements, communication materials, new product development, marketing alliances and other similar initiatives to ensure those projects and initiatives comply with applicable laws and do not expose ADP to unacceptable legal risks.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with business partners (for example, trustees) and vendors.
• Develop forms of client contracts and negotiate agreements with clients.
• Resolve day-to-day operational and compliance questions.
• Review marketing materials.
• Serves as a legal resource for Retirement Services in resolving disputes and representing ADP interests in client and vendor negotiations and relationship management.

 QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Law School JD required.
• 5+ years of legal experience, particularly in the areas of Corporate Contracts, Financial Services, tax-qualified plans, or FINRA.
• Experience in the 401(k) record-keeping industry or as outside counsel to 401(k) record-keeping, is a plus.
• Must be a strong business partner with the ability to solve legal issues with the business solutions in mind.
• Excellent written and oral skills required including the ability to communicate clearly and simply to all levels of associates, legal and non-legal.
• Possess strong analytical and skills.
• Ability to work independently without close daily supervision and be able to take substantial responsibility for completion of their projects. 
• Demonstrated experience and skill at contract drafting, negotiation and interpretation is a plus.
• Experience at a financial services or insurance company within the retirement plan recordkeeping business unit is a plus.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

• Admission to New Jersey Bar preferred.
• Employment law experience including FMLA a plus
• Benefits Attorney Preferred, some Employment law knowledge a plus. Exp with BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) highly preferred.
• Must have very strong legal drafting skills with a meticulous attention to detail and form
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have very strong negotiation skills with good business judgment.
• Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to manage a transaction to completion and proactively anticipate issues or problems that may arise.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to interface effectively with all levels of
• ADP management and associates.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
• Must have excellent time management and project management skills, be able to manage/prioritize multiple projects and balance quality with expedience.

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