Corporate Attorney - Pension & Employee Benefits

Lewis Rice LLC; Missouri; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Rice LLC in downtown St. Louis is seeking a mid-to-senior attorney for our Pension & Employee Benefits Practice Group to advise employers, plan sponsors, and organizations on sophisticated employee benefits and health & welfare matters.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of ERISA experience at a sophisticated law firm, strong HIPAA/ COBRA/ ACA knowledge, and proven ability to manage complex advisory matters with client interaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of ERISA experience at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience advising clients on health & welfare benefit plans and related compliance matters
• Strong working knowledge of HIPAA, COBRA, the ACA, and related legal compliance
• Experience counseling employers and plan sponsors regarding ERISA compliance, employee benefits administration, plan design, and regulatory requirements
• Experience reviewing and drafting plan documents, summary plan descriptions, employee communications, and related benefits documentation
• Experience supporting the employee benefits aspects of M&A work and other corporate transactions
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated advisory matters while maintaining significant client interaction

Skills

ERISA expertise

Employee benefits law

Health & welfare plans

HIPAA/COBRA/ACA knowledge

Plan design & ERISA compliance

Legal research & drafting

Client communication

Job description

Lewis Rice LLC, a prominent downtown St. Louis law firm, is seeking a mid-to-senior level attorney to join our Pension & Employee Benefits Practice Group. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with significant experience advising employers, plan sponsors, and organizations on sophisticated employee benefits and health & welfare plan matters.

This position offers a highly competitive salary, along with merit-based and client origination bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Ideal Background

• 5+ years of employee benefits, executive compensation, or ERISA experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience advising clients on health & welfare benefit plans and related compliance matters
• Strong working knowledge of HIPAA, COBRA, the ACA, and related legal compliance
• Experience counseling employers and plan sponsors regarding ERISA compliance, employee benefits administration, plan design, and regulatory requirements
• Experience reviewing and drafting plan documents, summary plan descriptions, employee communications, and related benefits documentation
• Experience supporting the employee benefits aspects of M&A work and other corporate transactions
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated advisory matters while maintaining significant client interaction