Corporate Lawyer

Partners Legal Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners Legal Search represents a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm seeking an experienced Employee Benefits & ERISA Attorney to join its sophisticated practice. This senior attorney will advise plan sponsors on ERISA compliance, 401(k) plans, and executive compensation, and will counsel on benefits matters in corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions.

With opportunities across 12 office locations, the role offers geographic flexibility and the chance to collaborate with

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 8+ years of relevant employee benefits practice experience.
• Significant ERISA and IRS compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of 401(k) plans and retirement regulations.
• Experience with ERISA-related M&A considerations.
• Experience negotiating and drafting executive employment agreements.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers and employee benefit plan sponsors on ERISA compliance and regulatory obligations.
• Counsel clients on IRS requirements applicable to 401(k) and other qualified retirement plans.
• Analyze employee benefits arrangements and identify potential compliance concerns.
• Provide practical guidance on plan administration and benefits-related legal issues.
• Assist clients in navigating complex employee benefits regulations.
• Advise corporate clients on employee benefits issues arising from mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.
• Review merger and acquisition agreements for ERISA-related considerations.
• Identify and evaluate employee benefits liabilities and compliance risks in corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with corporate and transactional attorneys on benefits-related deal matters.
• Provide strategic guidance regarding employee benefits obligations in connection with corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate executive employment agreements.
• Structure and negotiate executive incentive compensation arrangements.
• Advise employers and executives on compensation-related contractual matters.
• Assist with developing and reviewing executive incentive plans.
• Collaborate with clients on sophisticated executive compensation matters.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor on complex employee benefits and executive compensation issues.
• Work closely with attorneys across corporate, tax, and other practice areas.
• Deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions.
• Manage sophisticated matters while maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

ERISA expertise

Regulatory compliance

Executive compensation

Legal research

M&A experience

Advisory skills

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm, is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits & ERISA Attorney to join its sophisticated employee benefits practice.

This opportunity is ideal for a senior attorney with a strong background in ERISA compliance, qualified retirement plans, executive compensation, and employee benefits matters arising from mergers and acquisitions.

The successful candidate will advise employers and employee benefit plan sponsors on complex regulatory requirements, provide strategic guidance on benefits-related issues in corporate transactions, and negotiate executive employment and incentive compensation arrangements.

With opportunities available across 12 office locations, this position offers geographic flexibility for experienced attorneys looking to continue building their practice within a collaborative national law firm.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Benefits & ERISA Counseling

• Advise employers and employee benefit plan sponsors on ERISA compliance and regulatory obligations.
• Counsel clients on IRS requirements applicable to 401(k) and other qualified retirement plans.
• Analyze employee benefits arrangements and identify potential compliance concerns.
• Provide practical guidance on plan administration and benefits-related legal issues.
• Assist clients in navigating complex employee benefits regulations.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Advise corporate clients on employee benefits issues arising from mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.
• Review merger and acquisition agreements for ERISA-related considerations.
• Identify and evaluate employee benefits liabilities and compliance risks in corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with corporate and transactional attorneys on benefits-related deal matters.
• Provide strategic guidance regarding employee benefits obligations in connection with corporate transactions.

Executive Compensation & Employment Agreements

• Draft, review, and negotiate executive employment agreements.
• Structure and negotiate executive incentive compensation arrangements.
• Advise employers and executives on compensation-related contractual matters.
• Assist with developing and reviewing executive incentive plans.
• Collaborate with clients on sophisticated executive compensation matters.

Client Advisory & Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor on complex employee benefits and executive compensation issues.
• Work closely with attorneys across corporate, tax, and other practice areas.
• Deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions.
• Manage sophisticated matters while maintaining strong client relationships.

Candidate Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 8+ years of relevant employee benefits practice experience.
• Significant experience advising employee benefit plan sponsors on ERISA and IRS requirements.
• Strong knowledge of 401(k) plans and applicable compliance requirements.
• Substantial experience with employee benefits issues in mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience reviewing M&A agreements for ERISA-related considerations.
• Experience negotiating and drafting executive employment agreements.
• Experience advising on executive incentive compensation plans.
• Strong understanding of ERISA compliance.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Exceptional attention to detail, initiative, and professional judgment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a nationally recognized law firm with the resources and collaborative environment to support sophisticated employee benefits work.
• Work across ERISA compliance, retirement plans, executive compensation, and employee benefits issues arising from corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with corporate attorneys on complex M&A matters involving employee benefits and executive compensation considerations.
• Work alongside attorneys across multiple practice groups, including corporate and tax, on sophisticated client matters.
• Continue developing your practice within a collaborative environment that values initiative, strong client service, and professional excellence.

If you’re an experienced employee benefits attorney looking to expand your practice within a nationally recognized law firm, this opportunity offers an attractive combination of sophisticated legal work, competitive compensation, geographic flexibility, and professional growth.

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