Senior Counsel, Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits

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Senior Counsel, Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits
**General Information**
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Country
United States
Department
ATTORNEYS
Date
Friday, August 15, 2025
Working time
Full-time
Ref#
20036306
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Experienced
Job Field
ATTORNEYS
Seniority Level
Director
Currency
USD - United States - US
Annual Base Salary Minimum
156,120
Annual Base Salary Maximum
312,240
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**Description & Requirements**
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**About Xerox Holdings Corporation**
For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience.

Harnessing our leadership position in office and production print technology, we’ve expanded into software and services to sustainably power the hybrid workplace of today and tomorrow.

Today, Xerox is continuing its legacy of innovation to deliver client-centric and digitally-driven technology solutions and meet the needs of today’s global, distributed workforce.

From the office to industrial environments, our differentiated business and technology offerings and financial services are essential workplace technology solutions that drive success for our clients.

At Xerox, we make work, work.

Learn more about us at www.xerox.com .
Xerox is in the process of a strategic transformation.

We’re leveraging the power of our existing platform of free cash flow every year to reinvigorate our iconic brand, reignite our innovation engine and optimize our operations, all while maintaining our reputation for quality and reliability.

The success of this transformation hinges on the talent and commitment of our team.

We need strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills who thrive working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

This role in particular requires a highly-motivated, energetic, and flexible in-house attorney to provide legal counsel to Xerox’s Total Rewards group on employee benefits and executive compensation.
The successful candidate can be based in the Company’s headquarters in Norwalk, CT, or in Webster, NY, but the Company will consider a remote work arrangement under certain circumstances.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Provide legal advice to the organization on complex legal issues, primarily in the areas of ERISA and non-ERISA employee benefit plans, executive compensation, proxy CD&A, and plan fiduciary responsibilities
+ Draft and review plan documents and board resolutions.

Draft plan amendments
+ Provide counsel on new benefit plan designs and implementation
+ Provide ongoing health and welfare benefit plan, qualified retirement plan, and ERISA regulatory compliance counseling
+ Advise applicable benefits committees on their roles, ensure appropriate fiduciary training is provided, and perform corporate governance responsibilities as assigned for such committees
+ Oversee legal aspects of the Company’s executive and director compensation programs
+ Engage directly with the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, attend meetings and serve as Secretary
+ Manage legal issues associated with the global equity compensation program
+ Advise on compensation-related shareholder proposals
+ Collaborate on proxy (CD&A) drafting and disclosure
+ Advise on 409A and deferred compensation concerns
+ Negotiate and draft benefit plan vendor contracts
+ Work with inside and outside litigation counsel to advise on ERISA litigation
+ Support lobbying efforts in connection with legislative, regulatory and case law developments in the executive compensation/benefits/ERISA/tax area and interpreting how certain legislation, regulations or case law might impact our benefit plans
+ Interact with cross functional corporate teams including Global Total Rewards, Accounting, and Finance
+ Provide counsel in connection with corporate transactions/due diligence issues that arise that have benefit plan implications
+ Perform other duties as assigned
**Requirements:**
+ Minimum of 8 years of experience as an attorney practicing in the areas of employee benefits and executive compensation
+ Deep knowledge of applicable ERISA and related tax laws
+ Able to provide proactive and practical advice in a clear and concise manner
+ Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks
+ Excellent client relations skills
+ Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top quality, nationally recognized, accredited college or university, preferably in top 25% of graduating class
+ Admission in good standing in at least one state bar
+ Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
+ Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
+ Familiarity with employee benefits issues in mergers and acquisitions, including ERISA-related due diligence and agreement review
+ Experience advising corporate executives and Board of Directors
+ Ability to contribute to, influence, and lead cross-functional teams
+ Comfortable in rapidly changing corporate environment
Xerox is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.

Learn more at [3] www.xerox.com and explore our [4] commitment to diversity and inclusion! People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with Xerox may request such accommodation(s) by sending an e-mail to XeroxStaffingAdminCenter@xerox.com.

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Xerox is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.

Learn more at www.xerox.com and explore our commitment to diversity and inclusion: https://www.xerox.com/en-us/jobs/diversity People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with Xerox may request such accommodation(s) by sending an e-mail to XeroxStaffingAdminCenter@xerox.com.

Be sure to include your name, the job you are interested in, and the accommodation you are seeking.

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