Tax and Benefits Career Attorney

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Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a Tax & Benefits Career Attorney to join its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation (EBEC) subgroup within the Tax & Benefits practice group. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2-5 years of experience to play a crucial role in supporting client teams with tax-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and incentive and compensation matters. The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral communication abilities, a keen interest in the design and administration of employee benefits plans, and the ability to navigate complex legal requirements.

Location:

• Richmond, VA

Duties:

• Draft plan documents, amendments, summary plan descriptions, and other participant disclosures.
• Track year-end amendment requirements and ensure compliance with IRS and DOL regulations.
• Review and negotiate vendor agreements.
• Monitor and summarize legislative and regulatory changes affecting employee benefits.
• Assist with the correction of plan errors, including preparation of related IRS and DOL filings.
• Support transactional work, including compensation and benefits-related due diligence and related preparation of disclosure schedules.
• Prepare and review materials for fiduciary committee meetings.
• Analyze client questions, conduct related research, and draft responses.
• Contribute to the EBEC practice’s thought leadership, including client alerts and business development efforts.
• Maintain the group’s knowledge management database of documents and resources.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation law.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to review, analyze, and apply detailed regulations (e.g., ERISA, Internal Revenue Code).
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and ensure timely compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prior experience with the design and/or administration of tax-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and compensation plans is preferred but not required if the candidate demonstrates an ability and interest in learning.
• Licensed and in good standing in the state in which the candidate practices.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar and in good standing in the state where practicing.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and research abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage complex regulatory tasks.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and directly with clients.
• Project management skills with a focus on deadlines and compliance.

Benefits:

• Excellent benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to thought leadership and business development initiatives.
• Growth and learning opportunities within a prestigious practice group.

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