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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