Senior Attorney, Compensation & Benefits (2287859)

Discovery is at the core of everything we do - whether it’s a great value, incredible style, or building long-lasting partnerships with people around the world. That’s what makes TJX different. You can find it all across our brands: TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, and Homesense. Every one of our brands has one thing in common: environments that are always changing. That’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships, and even about yourself. Come discover what different can mean for you.

The Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career

The TJX Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Attorney, Compensation & Benefits to join an established, expanding practice area within the TJX Legal Department that provides advice on a broad range of compensation and benefits matters in support of TJX and its global total rewards strategies. This added attorney will assist in all areas of the legal team’s practice and provide counseling on a wide range of matters related to employee benefit plans and arrangements, collaborating closely with individuals in multiple departments, including human resources, finance, and communications professionals. This position requires good judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to operate at the senior executive level. This is an excellent opportunity to be a member of a sophisticated and collegial legal department supporting complex, global operations. It is a hybrid position based in our Framingham, MA offices.

What You Will Do:

Job responsibilities encompass providing comprehensive advice and support with respect to a variety of executive and broad-based compensation plans and processes at TJX including but not limited to:

• Plan documents and employee communications
• Plan design, investments, and administration, including reporting, disclosure, claims, and appeals
• Governance matters including resolutions, minutes, and processes for fiduciary committees and other oversight committees
• Plan service provider agreements
• Employment, consulting, separation, and restrictive covenant agreements
• Executive compensation matters including proxy disclosure and shareholder engagement on compensation and benefits matters
• Compensation and benefits aspects of international operations and corporate transactions
• Counseling and strategic advice on technical tax, securities, employment, and other substantive issues, shareholder and proxy advisor considerations, and market practices
• Monitoring and analysis of related developments and trends

Who We Are Looking For:

• JD and 5+ years of relevant legal practice, including large law firm experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts or eligible for Massachusetts In-House Counsel Registration
• Extensive experience in and familiarity with all legal aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation, including: 
  • design, implementation, and administration of a range of compensatory plans and programs, including retirement plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, health and welfare plans, equity and cash incentives, and other employee benefit plans and arrangements
  • drafting and interpretation of sophisticated agreements, plans, and award documentation
  • fiduciary, tax, and compliance matters related to compensation and benefits (including ERISA, Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code, and other applicable laws)
  • employment law aspects of benefit plans; reporting and disclosure, including proxy disclosure and other securities law requirements applicable to public companies
• Ability to stay abreast of emerging legal developments, market trends and practices, and risks related to executive compensation and employee benefits
• Experience with navigating jurisdictional differences in global employment and compensation practices
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to communicate complex topics in an understandable manner and to connect well and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the company
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
• Highly organized, with excellent project management, research, and analytical skills
• Sound business and legal judgment, and ability to identify and implement practical solutions in complex and critical areas
• Highly responsive and motivated to provide practical and proactive support in a fast-paced environment

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize your needs!

Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; childcare/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time.  Contact your TJX representative for more information. 

This position has a starting salary range of $139,900 to $181,700 per year. 

Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives. 

Discover Different at TJX means opportunity, teamwork, and career growth. That’s why working here is so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people who work together to deliver the best value and style in the business. Our inventory is always changing and our approach is continually evolving, which means every day is another chance to Discover Different.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.