Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney in Norfolk, VA, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. The candidate will advise clients on health and welfare plan matters, ensuring compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and the Affordable Care Act. A portable book of business is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise major companies and nonprofit health systems on executive compensation, retirement, and health and welfare programs.
• Design, implement, and maintain benefit programs.
• Counsel employers on compensation and benefits issues in corporate operations, mergers and acquisitions, and financings.
• Provide guidance on related tax and securities matters.
• Support transactional work involving compensation and benefits.
• Handle ERISA and employee benefit plan matters.

Requirements

• Experience with defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans.
• Proficiency in health and welfare plans.
• Knowledge of ERISA and Internal Revenue Code compliance.
• Familiarity with Code §§ 409A, 457(f), 280G, and 162(m).
• Experience drafting plan documents, SPDs, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to review provider agreements.
• Experience drafting and reviewing executive compensation and equity-based arrangements.
• Advising public and private companies in transactions.
• Virginia Bar admission is required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the Virginia Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306