ERISA / Employee Benefits Attorney

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Job Overview

Multiple firms across the United States — including Am Law practices, mid-sized firms, and boutique benefits groups — are actively seeking ERISA / Employee Benefits Attorneys with 1–10+ years of experience.
As regulations evolve and employers face complex benefits, compensation, and compliance issues, firms are rapidly expanding their ERISA and employee-benefits teams.

If you have experience advising employers or plan sponsors on benefits matters, including:

• Qualified retirement plans (401(k), pensions)

• Health and welfare plans (HIPAA, ACA, COBRA)

• Executive compensation and equity arrangements (409A, 280G)

• Plan drafting, regulatory compliance, and fiduciary guidance

• ERISA prohibited transactions and DOL/IRS interaction

• Benefits support in mergers, acquisitions, and integrations

• Multiemployer plans and withdrawal liability

…we want to speak with you.

Duties

• Advise employers, plan sponsors, and fiduciaries on ERISA compliance and benefits regulations.

• Draft and revise retirement, health, welfare, and executive compensation plans.

• Counsel on equity plans, deferred compensation, 409A issues, and executive-level agreements.

• Address fiduciary duties, prohibited transactions, and DOL/IRS audits or inquiries.

• Support M&A transactions with benefits due diligence and integration work.

• Analyze HIPAA, ACA, MEWA, COBRA, and related health-plan obligations.

• Provide practical guidance to HR teams, executives, and in-house counsel.

Requirements

• 1–10+ years of ERISA / employee benefits experience.

• Strong knowledge of retirement, welfare, and executive compensation rules.

• Excellent writing, drafting, and analytical skills.

• Tax LL.M. or accounting background is a strong plus.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong regulatory analysis and problem-solving ability.

• Precision in drafting and interpreting complex plan documents.

• Clear communication with HR, executives, and corporate clients.

• Ability to manage multiple matters with accuracy and organization.

• Collaborative, client-focused working style.

Submit or update your resume today, and we will match you with the firms most likely to want your background.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306