Senior Director, Legal - Employee Benefits

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. The Senior Director, Legal – Employee Benefits serves as a senior legal advisor providing strategic and practical counsel on employee benefits, executive compensation, and related governance matters across Siemens Healthineers' North American operations. The position partners closely with Human Resources, Compensation & Benefits, Finance, Tax, Corporate Governance, and business leadership to support the design, implementation, administration, and compliance of employee benefit and executive compensation programs. This role is a highly skilled individual contributor position requiring deep substantive expertise in ERISA, retirement plans, health and welfare plans, executive compensation, and related tax and governance matters. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to identify legal risks, develop practical solutions, and support the Company's business objectives in a highly regulated healthcare environment. This position is remote within the United States, with preference given to candidates located in or near Malvern, Pennsylvania. Key Responsibilities As Senior Director, Legal – Employee Benefits, you will: Employee Benefits Serve as primary legal counsel supporting employee benefits matters across the United States. Advise on the design, implementation, amendment, interpretation, and administration of qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and other employee benefit programs. Provide guidance regarding ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and other federal and state laws governing employee benefits. Review and advise on plan documents, summary plan descriptions, participant communications, administrative procedures, and governance materials. Counsel internal stakeholders regarding fiduciary responsibilities, plan administration, and compliance obligations. Assist with benefits-related audits, investigations, governmental inquiries, claims, and litigation matters. Executive Compensation Provide legal advice regarding executive compensation arrangements affecting senior leaders and key employees. Support the drafting #J-18808-Ljbffr Varian Medical Systems, Inc.