Senior attorney - law

Job Description Senior Compensation & Benefits Attorney (Qualified Plans)

Los Angeles, CA | New York, NY | Palo Alto, CA | Reston, VA | San Diego, CA | San Francisco, CA Direct Counsel is seeking a Senior Compensation & Benefits Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law 100 law firm with a nationally recognized Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced benefits attorney with significant expertise advising clients on tax-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, ERISA compliance, and employee benefits issues arising in corporate transactions.

About the Role The firm's Compensation & Benefits group advises public and private companies, private equity sponsors, fiduciaries, plan sponsors, and financial institutions on a broad range of employee benefits, executive compensation, and ERISA-related matters.

Attorneys in this role will work on sophisticated matters involving:

Tax-qualified retirement plans

Health and welfare benefit plans

ERISA compliance and fiduciary matters

Plan design, implementation, and administration

Regulatory compliance and risk management

Advising clients on the design, implementation, and administration of qualified retirement and welfare benefit plans.

Counseling employers and plan fiduciaries regarding ERISA compliance requirements.

Drafting and revising plan documents, participant disclosures, amendments, and related materials.

Assisting clients with compliance testing and operational compliance matters.

Managing correction matters and regulatory compliance projects.

Counseling clients regarding benefits-related risks arising in mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and other strategic transactions.

D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.

Tax-qualified retirement plans

Health and welfare benefit plans

ERISA compliance and fiduciary matters

Experience drafting plan documents, amendments, and participant disclosures.

Familiarity with compliance testing requirements.

Strong analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills.

Experience with Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).

Familiarity with ERISA plan asset rules.

Experience advising private equity sponsors, public companies, or large plan sponsors.

Attorneys in this group benefit from:

Collaboration with leading practitioners in employee benefits, executive compensation, tax, and corporate law.

A nationally recognized platform with a diverse client base.

Compensation & Benefits Expected annual compensation begins at $390,000+ , with final compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, office location, and other relevant factors.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and disability insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Backup child and adult care resources

Paid sick leave and firm holidays

Long-term financial wellness and retirement benefits

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior employee benefits attorney seeking sophisticated ERISA and qualified plan work, significant client responsibility, and a platform for long-term career advancement within a leading national practice.