Associate - Employee Benefits

MMM LEGAL GROUP; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 185,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Cincinnati seeks a team-oriented associate for its Employee Benefits group. The candidate should have at least three years of ERISA and employee benefits experience and be capable of designing and drafting defined contribution and defined benefit plans, ESOPs, and welfare plans, with strong communication and project management skills.

The role includes providing support for executive compensation matters and merger & acquisition activities related to employee

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience handling ERISA, employee benefits and executive compensation.
• Strong oral, research and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, draft and support defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, ESOPs and welfare programs.
• Provide merger and acquisition support related to employee benefits.
• Apply knowledge of ERISA, tax and related laws to employee benefit plans.

Skills

ERISA knowledge

Employee Benefits

Executive Compensation

Research & Writing

Project Management

Organizational skills

Job description

Taft is looking for a team-oriented associate to join our Employee Benefits group in its Cleveland, Denver, Cincinnati, or Indianapolis office.

Taft is seeking an associate with at least three years of experience in handling ERISA, employee benefit, and executive compensation matters. The position will be responsible for a broad range of employee benefits matters, including designing, drafting, and providing support for defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, employee stock ownership plans, employee welfare plans, and executive compensation programs, as well as merger and acquisition support. Qualified candidates must have strong oral, research and written communication skills, along with strong organizational, time management, and project management skills. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of ERISA, tax, and related laws pertaining to employee benefit plans.

The salary range for this position is $185,000-$235,000/year. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

• Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.