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Employee Benefits Attorney

gpac
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2026
About us: Gpac (Growing People & Companies www.gogpac.com) is a national search firm that specializes in the placement of legal professionals in positions across the nation. We have been retained by a prominent mid-size law firm to search for a Employee Benefits Attorney to join their practice.

Location: Rochester, Buffalo, or Albany, NY (Remote arrangements considered on a case-by-case basis)

About The Opportunity

A highly respected firm seeks a mid-to-senior level Employee Benefits Attorney with 4-10 years of experience to join its Rochester, Buffalo, or Albany office. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic legal team and make a significant impact in Employee Benefits law.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advising on all areas of Employee Benefits, including ERISA compliance and the design, establishment, maintenance, and operation of retirement, welfare, and fringe benefit plans.
  • Assisting clients with compliance under federal and state employee benefits laws and regulations.
  • Providing strategic counsel on employee benefits issues during mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
  • Drafting plan documents, policies, and procedures to meet legal and operational requirements.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Experience: Minimum of 4-10 years practicing Employee Benefits law.
  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of ERISA and other relevant laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Skills: Excellent oral and written communication, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a client-focused environment.
  • Qualifications: Licensed to practice law in New York, with a strong academic background.

What We're Looking For

  • A proactive problem solver with a passion for delivering exceptional client service.
  • An attorney who thrives in a collaborative and professional work environment.
  • An individual who takes initiative, is detail-oriented, and is eager to tackle complex employee benefits matters.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A supportive and collegial firm culture.

How To Apply

Apply here or reach out confidentially by emailing your resume to aimee.zak@gogpac.com

All conversations are held in high confidentiality.

You can also connect with me via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimee-zak/

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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