Compensation & Benefits Sr. Atty: Qualified Plans

Cooley LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 351,000 - 429,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Generous parental leave

Four weeks vacation per year

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking an experienced attorney to join their Compensation and Benefits practice group in Boston, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience advising on tax-qualified retirement plans, ERISA compliance, and benefit plan issues arising from transactions. Candidates should possess strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills.

Compensation for this position starts at $390,000+, with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, generous parental leave, and vacation accrual.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience advising on tax-qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans.
• Experience with drafting plan documents and compliance testing.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Advise on tax-qualified retirement plans and ERISA compliance.
• Counsel on benefit plan issues in mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft plan documents and handle compliance testing.

Skills

Advising on tax-qualified retirement plans

ERISA compliance

Plan design and administration

Excellent writing and communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

The Compensation and Benefits practice group is seeking an attorney to join the team. Our ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience advising on tax-qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans, including ERISA compliance, plan design, administration, and related regulatory matters, as well as counseling on benefit plan issues arising in mergers and acquisitions and other transactions. Experience with drafting plan documents and disclosures, compliance testing, IRS and Department of Labor filings and audits, and correction matters is required. Experience with ESOP transactions and ERISA plan asset rules is a plus. Qualified candidates will have excellent academic credentials and superior writing, oral communication and analytical skills. EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $390,000+. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long‑term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm‑paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.