Director of Benefits & Retirement

Job Description

National Law Firm

Director of Benefits & Retirement

Midtown NYC Office

Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 ++

Hybrid Schedule: 2 remote days per week

Job Summary:

Join one of New York's premier law firms as a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for benefits, retirement, and risk management programs across the firm.

This high-impact role partners directly with executive leadership and serves as the firm's subject matter expert on employee benefits, retirement plans, insurance coverage, compliance, governance, and vendor management.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the firm's health and welfare benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, and leave administration.
• Oversee administration and governance of 401(k), profit sharing, and cash balance retirement plans, including audits, compliance testing, Form 5500 filings, and fiduciary committee support.
• Manage property & casualty insurance programs, renewals, claims, broker relationships, and risk management initiatives.
• Advise firm leadership and partners on benefits strategy, compliance, insurance, financial impact, and emerging regulatory developments.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, reconciliations, reporting, and vendor performance management while improving processes and controls.
• Lead, develop, and mentor team members while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations, escalations, audits, filings, and strategic initiatives.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of progressive employee benefits leadership experience.
• Deep expertise in retirement plan administration, governance, compliance, audits, and participant services.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and related benefits regulations.
• Proven success managing brokers, carriers, actuaries, auditors, recordkeepers, and external service providers.
• Executive presence, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to move seamlessly between strategy and execution.
• Law firm or professional services experience, CEBS/SPHR certification, and insurance management experience are highly valued.

Ready for Your Next Leadership Opportunity?

If you're a senior benefits professional who thrives in a highly visible role and enjoys partnering with executive leadership while driving operational excellence, we'd love to connect.