Benefits & Compensation Associate Attorney- 426666

Job ID: 426666

Practice area:- ERISA - General,ERISA/Executive Compensation Transactions & Compliance

Benefits & Compensation Associate Attorney

Advise employers on employee benefits and compensation matters, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, and regulatory compliance. This opportunity is designed for an attorney with at least four years of benefits and compensation experience. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

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A law firm is seeking a Benefits & Compensation Associate Attorney with at least four years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation to join its ERISA practice. The position focuses on advising employers regarding health and welfare plans, 401(k) and retirement plans, and a broad range of benefits-related legal and regulatory matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys across multiple practice areas on benefits and compensation issues arising from corporate, employment, tax, healthcare, and litigation matters. Regular interaction with in-house counsel and human resources professionals provides opportunities to deliver practical legal advice while helping clients navigate evolving statutory and regulatory requirements.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement as identified in the source.

This opportunity is offered through an established employee benefits and executive compensation practice that advises employers on complex regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters. Attorneys collaborate across multiple legal disciplines while providing practical guidance to sophisticated business clients.

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Duties

• Advise employers on health and welfare plans and employee benefits matters.

• Counsel clients regarding 401(k), retirement, and executive compensation plans.

• Analyze statutory and regulatory developments affecting employee benefit programs.

• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, labor and employment, tax, healthcare, and litigation practices.

• Draft and review benefits and compensation documents and related legal materials.

• Provide practical legal guidance to in-house counsel and human resources professionals.

• Conduct legal research and assist with compliance strategies for employee benefit plans.

• Support clients in resolving benefits and compensation issues affecting their organizations.

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Requirements

• At least four years of benefits and compensation experience in a law firm or consulting firm.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Bar admission in the state of hire or the ability to become admitted.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and client service skills.

• Strong academic credentials.

• Preferred: Experience with health and welfare plans.

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Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

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Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of hire or eligibility to obtain admission.

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Skills

• ERISA compliance and employee benefits counseling.

• Executive compensation matters.

• Health and welfare plan experience.

• Retirement and 401(k) plan knowledge.

• Legal research and regulatory analysis.

• Strong analytical and communication skills.

• Client relationship management.

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Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Flexible time off and paid holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• Flexible spending and reimbursement accounts.

• Backup child and elder care programs.

• Wellbeing resources and employee assistance program.

• Professional development opportunities and bonus eligibility, where applicable.

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