ERISA and Employee Benefits Attorney

Profile

A law firm seeks an ERISA and Employee Benefits Attorney to join its Red Bank office.

Duties

• Advise on the structuring, maintenance, and compliance of qualified retirement plans, including design and documentation

• Counsel on executive compensation arrangements, health & welfare plans, and fringe benefits programs

• Support mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures from an employee benefits and ERISA perspective

• Guide clients on sponsor and fiduciary risk management, including developing strategies to mitigate exposure

• Draft and review benefit plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and related compliance materials

• Handle ERISA claims and dispute resolution, including pre-litigation counseling, arbitration, and litigation support

• Assist clients through governmental investigations and audits relating to employee benefit plans

• Guide Affordable Care Act compliance, including reporting obligations and plan design considerations

• Advise on Section 409A compliance, including nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of postgraduate experience focused on employee benefits and ERISA matters

• Demonstrated experience with qualified retirement plan design, health & welfare plan compliance, and executive compensation

• Proven track record advising on mergers and acquisitions from an ERISA standpoint

• Familiarity with fiduciary duties, sponsor risk management, and benefit plan documentation

• Experience managing ERISA claims and navigating government investigations or audits

• Strong working knowledge of Affordable Care Act regulations and Section 409A rules

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar in which the Attorney will practice (required)

Skills

• Exceptional legal research and analytical abilities in the benefits and ERISA arena

• Excellent drafting and proofreading skills for complex plan documents, memos, and compliance materials

• Effective oral advocacy and negotiation skills in dealing with plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and regulators

• Ability to anticipate compliance risks and develop practical solutions to avoid costly penalties

• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to oversee multiple matters simultaneously

• Collaborative mindset and ability to work seamlessly with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders

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