Hiring: Vice President, Assistant General Counsel - Retirement Company: LPL Financial Location: Fort Mill, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:37:14 Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management, Wealth Management About the job Experience: •8+ years of experience at a law firm or company in the financial services industry counseling on laws, rules and regulations impacting retirement plans and accounts Required Skills: •Advising on 401(k), 403(b),457(b) plans, defined contribution plans, Traditional, Roth, SEP/SIMPLE IRAs, and rollover and distribution programs •Implementing new retirement plan and participant level program capabilities •Advising on ERISA fiduciary responsibilities and the prohibited transaction rules •Supporting omnibus recordkeeping and sub-transfer agency relationships involving third party product sponsors and service providers. •Assist with maintenance of LPL’s retirement business in the context of the firm’s advisory and brokerage platforms •Interface directly with various business units within the company to draft and negotiate contracts with retirement plan clients, retirement plan platform providers, product sponsors and service providers •Draft agreements, disclosure documents, communications and other forms for use with retail IRA and retirement plan clients •What are we looking for? Qualifications: •JD from a nationally accredited law school, admitted to practice law, and in good standing, in at least one jurisdiction in the U.S. •Significant expertise with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code, knowledge relating to retirement plan and omnibus recordkeeping and related services, and how retirement-related requirements intersect with general securities laws, including the Investment Advisers Act and Regulation Best Interest •Strong interest in developing AI proficiency, including the ability to learn and adopt emerging AI tools and technologies in support of objectives •Strong business acumen as it relates to retirement-focused product offerings and services •Demonstrated capacity to reduce complex legal issues into straightforward practical advice •Strategic and critical thinking and decision-making skills •Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects and manage deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment •Excellent written and oral communication skills •Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with members of senior management as well as adaptability and willingness to take on a wide variety of new tasks in a fast-paced environment Compensation: •$168,611 - $281,087 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!