Senior Associate (Employee Benefits - Remote)
7 days ago
Jericho
Job DescriptionTitle: Senior Attorney, Associate, PartnerLocation: Remote USACompensation: DOERequirements: • 5+ years experience working as an Attorney, • 2+ years working in Employee Benefits, • Able to work 1150 billable hours Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas: • Advising employers on retirement and welfare benefit plans in compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code., • Working with qualified defined contribution and defined benefit retirement plans., • Strong understanding of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related regulatory frameworks, including IRS and DOL correction programs., • Handling nonqualified deferred compensation plans, equity compensation, and retention programs., • Managing employee benefit plans and compensation arrangements in mergers and acquisitions., • Advising on health and welfare benefit plans., • Drafting plan documents and summary plan descriptions, negotiating service provider contracts, and reviewing investment management agreements., • Counseling plan sponsors and fiduciaries on compliance and fiduciary best practices, with an emphasis on plan governance., • Experience with benefit plans for non-profit organizations, including 403(b), 457(b), and 457(f) plans., • Familiarity with governmental and church employee benefit plans., • Understanding of investment products used in retirement plans, such as annuity contracts. Successful candidates will have: • A J.D. from a nationally recognized law school., • Strong research, analytical, and writing skills., • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities. This position can be fully remote. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in their home jurisdiction. Licensure in California is a plus but not required.