Benefits Compliance and Legal Analyst - Legal

About Ameren Services (B&CS)Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.Our benefits include:Medical coverage on date of hire100% employer paid cash balance pension plan401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hireMinimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidaysPaid parental leave and family caregiver leaveVisit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. About The PositionThe Benefits Compliance and Legal Analyst provides legal and compliance support for employee benefit plans, including plan documentation, regulatory filings, vendor agreements, fiduciary governance, and stakeholder guidance. This role monitors applicable benefits laws and regulations, identifies compliance risks, and supports proactive recommendations to ensure effective plan administration.                                                                                                Key responsibilities include:Conduct legal and compliance analysis for employee benefit plansResearch regulatory requirements and provide timely recommendationsReview and draft vendor-related agreements, including service agreements, data sharing agreements, business associate agreements, amendments, and related communicationsAdvise internal stakeholders regarding plan interpretation and administrationPrepare and maintain benefit plan documents, filings, and governance materialsDraft and review plan amendments, SPDs, SMMs, notices, administration forms, and related communicationsAssist with Forms 5500 and coordinate required IRS and DOL filingsPrepare plan committee materials, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, bylaws, policies, claims and appeals documentation, and related decisionsSupport plan committee delegations and training materialsReview vendor work and recommendations for accuracy and completenessCoordinate with actuaries, attorneys, accountants, and Human ResourcesMonitor regulatory changes and support proactive compliance initiativesMaintain compliance calendars and track required notic...