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 Reston, VA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience 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 preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Superior writing, oral communication, and analytical skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

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 and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Long-term care and short-term medical benefits.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time per year.
• Ten paid holidays annually.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Backup care for children and adults.

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