Employee Benefits / ERISA Associate

LHH is working to fill an Employee Benefits / ERISA Associate opening with a reputable national law firm. This role offers sophisticated benefits work, strong mentorship, a flexible hybrid environment, and meaningful long-term growth potential.

About the Role

This position is part of a sophisticated employee benefits practice advising clients on a broad range of retirement, health and welfare, tax, transactional, and compliance matters. The firm is seeking an associate with ideally 3–6 years of experience, although there may be flexibility depending on background.

The team is particularly interested in candidates with Affordable Care Act (ACA) experience, qualified retirement plan experience, and/or other employee benefits or related tax experience. Candidates do not need experience in all these areas, however. The firm is open to attorneys with adjacent experience and a strong interest in developing a broader employee benefits practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on ACA and health and welfare plan compliance
• Counsel clients regarding qualified retirement plans, including defined benefit and multiemployer plans
• Assist with employee benefits issues arising in M&A and other corporate transactions
• Draft and review plan documents and other benefits-related materials
• Advise on benefits-related tax and regulatory matters
• Work on executive compensation and ESOP matters as opportunities arise
• Assist with benefits-related matters involving the Department of Labor and IRS

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Ideally 3–6 years of relevant experience, with flexibility depending on background
• Experience with employee benefits, ERISA, ACA, qualified retirement plans, and/or related tax matters
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
• Licensed or eligible to become licensed in the applicable jurisdiction
• Attorneys currently working in-house who are interested in returning to private practice are encouraged to apply

What They Offer

• Anticipated salary range: $205K–$235K for attorneys within the targeted experience range
• 1,900-hour annual target, with up to 150 hours available for qualifying activities such as pro bono and business development
• Flexible hybrid schedule, including a regular weekly in-office collaboration day and 4 other in-office days/month
• Long-term partnership potential, with partnership consideration generally beginning around the eighth year of practice
• Potential signing and/or relocation assistance depending on individual circumstances
• Flexibility regarding start date

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