Employee Benefits Mid-to Senior level Associate/Counsel/Senior Counsel (New York)

We have an exciting opportunity for an Employee Benefits/Executive Compensation lawyer with 5+ years of relevant experience to join our New York office. Day‑To‑Day As an attorney in the Employee Benefits Department, you will work on interesting, challenging, and high‑impact matters in collaboration with other attorneys. Representative matters include: Advising on Internal Revenue Code and ERISA compliance in connection with qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans Advising on multiemployer plans Managing RFPs for benefit plan vendors and negotiating contract terms Reviewing, negotiating and drafting agreements in connection with benefit plan investments Advising clients regarding pension de-risking initiatives and drafting the related plan amendments and participant communications Preparing benefit plan governance documents and training plan fiduciaries on their duties under ERISA Advising on employee benefits issues in connection with mergers and acquisitions Advising on ERISA compliance by asset managers Advising companies and executives in connection with employment and separation agreements You Have Employee benefits and executive compensation attorney with 5+ years of experience advising under the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA Deep technical knowledge of tax‑qualified retirement plans (including 401(k) plans) Deep technical knowledge and understanding of nonqualified retirement plans and deferred compensation (e.g., plans subject to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code) Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, practical guidance for clients Ability to work directly with clients and internal teams New York Bar admission (or the ability to waive in) What We Provide Competitive salary in the range of $360,000 to $380,000, with eligibility for annual merit increase and bonus pay. Comprehensive training through mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, and hands‑on learning alongside partners. Full benefits package at all levels. Location This position is based in New York, NY 10018. #J-18808-Ljbffr Seyfarth Shaw LLP