Attorney

Job Description
Full-time position in the legal department specializing in employee benefit
administration including consumer driven health benefits and ERISA and Non-ERISA
retirement plans. Regularly works 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday with 40 hour
work week until all work is completed. This position is full time, salaried, and exempt.

Duties
• Provide legal counsel to senior management, operational teams, and other
departments on a variety of matters, including contracts, regulatory compliance,
employment law, data privacy, and intellectual property.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, including service agreements, vendor
contracts, client agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Advise on the legal implications of business strategies, corporate governance, and
risk management practices.
• Assist with the review of legal documents concerning employee benefit plans and
employee-related programs, including summary plan descriptions, participant
communications, and claim appeal responses. Analyze Consumer Driven Health
plans, and ERISA and non-ERISA retirement plans to ensure compliance with
applicable law
• Stay up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations and assess their
impact on company operations.
• Fulfill consulting engagements related to HIPAA Privacy and Security consulting
including drafting policies, procedures, forms, and compliancy reports
• Provide compliance checklists, model letters and other consulting tools needed to
support Relationship Managers
• Versed in EPCRS and Voluntary Correction Procedures (VCP) under ERISA
• Provides the company with well-researched information that allows the client to
take appropriate actions that conform with changes in legislative or regulatory
environment
• Interpret source materials and provide guidance regarding the regulatory impact
on Consumer Drive Health plans and retirement plans
• Counsel and advise the company on complex employee benefit laws and help
design internal policies to minimize legal risks and exposure.
• Prepare and conduct employee training including continued education courses for
internal employees on topics of state and federal law, including HIPAA compliance,
ethics, and privacy laws
• Provide strategic advice on employee benefit legal issues
• Engage with outside counsel to efficiently deliver legal expertise to NBS when
needed

• Evaluate and communicate legal risks associated with employee benefit legal
matters
• Manage employee benefit advice and litigation handled by outside counsel
• Perform other duties as assigned by President or CEO

Qualifications
A successful candidate will cultivate and possess the following qualifications:
• Detailed knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, Affordable Care Act (ACA), COBRA, Internal
Revenue Code requirements, and laws and regulations governing qualified Health
Plans and retirement plans
• Experience drafting, reviewing and/or revising Consumer Driven Health plan
Documents, SPDs, employee communications, and related Board
resolutions/materials
• Strong project and time management skills
• Experience advising on matters related to insurance law, claims administration,
data privacy, and corporate governance is highly preferred.Demonstrates skillful
insight into critical business problems and emerging legal issues
• Proven ability to render timely and sound legal advice within applicable legal
principles
• Current knowledge of employee benefits is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of
the organization.Experience with IRS and DOL audits including applicable
correction program options
• Experience with Consumer Driven Health plans
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple prioritiesAbility to understand
and resolve complex legal issues and respond quickly to clients and third parties
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor in day-to-day business operations, offering
solutions that align with business objectives and mitigate risk.Ability to deal
effectively and tactfully with management and operations personnel, customers,
contractors, in-house and outside attorneys, opposing counsel, regulatory
agencies, representatives from other organizations, and the general public
• Ability to maintain discretion when working with confidential and sensitive
information is essential
• Strong sense of ethics and integrity and the ability to develop a relationship of
trust and confidence with colleagues throughout the organization
• Solid financial and business acumen and the ability to develop practical solutions
that take account of underlying business objectives
• Strong research and writing skills
• Experience drafting legal memoranda
• Demonstrate leadership ability
• Well-organized and self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks and
coordinate the work of self and others to meet deadlines
• Professional and articulate in both verbal and written communication
• Ability to promote and facilitate communication with leadership and other
departments
• Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule and may be expected to work
more than 40 hours per week at times
• Strong computer skills including typing and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook,
and Excel

Education and Experience –
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Utah (or the ability to become licensed within a
reasonable time)
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a focus in the
insurance, employee benefits, or third-party administrator sector.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations affecting TPAs,
insurance, privacy, and employment law
• Proven experience in contract law
Physical Requirements – This position requires the employee to be seated the majority
of the work time.