Description:

Job Description:
Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.

Overview:
Responsible for advising and supporting Paychex's professional employer organization (PEO) and insurance agency.

Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) claims, including overseeing outside counsel, settlement, strategy, coverage issues, carrier coordination, supporting internal and external stakeholders, and reporting.
Manage non-EPLI litigation (commercial and employment) and government agency proceedings.
Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts.
Provide general legal support to Paychex PEO and Paychex Insurance Agency in areas including employment law, regulatory compliance and licensing, health and welfare and retirement benefits, employment tax, and product and go-to-market (GTM) initiatives.
Other responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD)
Admission to at least one US State bar in good standing
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience (required), experience with PEOs and employment or commercial litigation (preferred)
Ability to manage high volume, varied workload proactively
Ability to handle complex, high-value matters independently
Ability to partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders including senior leaders and approach legal matters with a business-oriented mindset
Excellent communication, analytic, and strategic thinking skills

Compensation:
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $145,400 - $228,500 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

Act with uncompromising integrity.
Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
Work in partnership and support each other.
Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
Treat each other with respect and dignity.