Compensation and Benefits Senior Attorney: Qualified Plans

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior attorney specializing in compensation and benefits to join their team in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in advising on tax-qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans, including ERISA compliance and related regulatory matters.

Duties

• Advise on tax-qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans.
• Ensure ERISA compliance and manage plan design and administration.
• Counsel on benefit plan issues in mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft plan documents and disclosures.
• Conduct compliance testing and manage IRS and Department of Labor filings.
• Handle audits and correction matters.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience with ESOP transactions and ERISA plan asset rules is a plus.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Superior writing, oral communication, and analytical skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the state of New York.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Long-term care and backup care benefits.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time per year.
• 10 paid holidays annually.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306