Retirement Legal Partner/Associate Partner

Company: Aon Hewitt
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Retirement Legal Partner/Associate PartnerThis is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from any of our Aon offices.Aon is in the business of better decisionsAt Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.What the day will look likeLegal consultant to assist stakeholders with federal income tax and ERISA questions and issues related to the design and administration of benefit, compensation, and human resource programs. Colleagues use analytical and communication skills and technical depth to help internal and external clients and other colleagues address business considerations and legal risks. Legal consultants would be expected to draft defined benefit and defined contribution plan documents and amendments, address Section 409A compliance and correction issues. In addition, they will assist with IRS determination letter applications, evaluate noncompliance issues and prepare EPCRS filings, draft summary plan descriptions and related plan disclosures. Finally, they will also research new and innovative ideas involving retirement and employee benefits generally.

• Technical consulting: Provide research involving tax and ERISA matters that support creative solutions to technical issues that strike an appropriate balance between technical and business considerations; serve as a firm-wide expert in one or more specific legal areas; ensure that consultants and clients value resourcefulness, creativity and well-reasoned risk taking.
• Legal developments: Monitor regulatory developments and their impact on clients and colleagues
• Client leadership: Maintain thorough understanding of clients' businesses; maintain strong personal relationships with clients and help other colleagues to develop client relationships; help bring consultants with different skills and attributes together to improve Aon's responsiveness to client needs
• Business leadership: Play a leading role in developing new consulting opportunities for legal and consultants within Wealth Solutions; recognize opportunities to make integrated offers that span business lines
• Thought leadership: Provide strategic direction on topics which affect our business (either locally, nationally, or more broadly to the line of business); support and encourage new ideas; research/analyze information to send to clients; train and support other colleaguesSkills and experience that will lead to success
  • Eight plus years of experience in legal practice in ERISA/employee benefits, preferably at a large law firm (100+), smaller specialty law firm (e.g., ERISA, employment law), benefits consulting firm, or corporate counsel
  • Hands-on experience working with retirement plans and related administration is strongly preferredEducation: Bachelor's degree from an accredited law school or equivalent years of industry experience.How we support our colleaguesIn addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $225,000 to $325,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance. This role does not accrue vacation. Rather, this role is eligible to take paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with company policy and practices. Various other types of leaves of absence; paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.#LI-LC1#LI-Executive#LI-HYBRID2561354
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