Administrative Skills, Attorney, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Contract Law, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Documentation, ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974), Employee Benefits, Federal Laws and Regulations, Fiduciary, Financial Services, IRS (Internal Revenue Service), Investment Services, Leadership, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Negotiation Skills, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Retirement Plan, SEC Filings, Securities, Securities Investments, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Team Player
Boca Raton, FL | On-Site
ARC Group is seeking an experienced In-House Corporate Counsel to support a large-scale retirement and financial services platform. This role has a primary focus on ERISA and employee benefits compliance, with additional responsibilities in corporate contracts, securities regulation, and investment-related legal matters.
The position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative in-house legal environment supporting approximately 350,000 members and over $1 billion in assets, while partnering closely with senior legal leadership.
Key Responsibilities
ERISA & Employee Benefits Compliance (Primary Focus)
- Serve as the primary legal resource for ERISA-related matters, including fiduciary duties and plan governance
- Support compliance and administration of 401(k) and retirement plan platforms
- Manage and respond to DOL and IRS inquiries, audits, and regulatory matters
Corporate & Contract Law
- Draft, review, and negotiate corporate contracts, vendor agreements, and related documentation
- Provide legal guidance on commercial agreements and operational matters
Securities & Regulatory Compliance
- Support SEC filings, disclosures, and compliance requirements
- Assist with interpretation of federal securities regulations
Investment & Labor Compliance
- Advise on investment-related legal issues
- Support compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) and IRS regulations
- Assist with labor and employment-related compliance matters
Additional Responsibilities
- Provide legal support for bonus and incentive compensation plans
- Respond to demand letters and other ad hoc legal matters
- Support general corporate legal needs as required
Qualifications
Required:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
- Minimum 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience
- Experience in corporate law, contracts, ERISA/employee benefits, or related areas
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, SEC, DOL, and IRS regulatory frameworks
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to work on-site in a collaborative environment
Preferred:
- Prior in-house counsel experience
- Experience with retirement plans, 401(k) platforms, or financial services organizations
- Background in securities, labor/employment, or investment compliance
- Strong business judgment and ability to provide practical legal guidance