Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate

Baker & Hostetler LLP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker & Hostetler LLP is seeking counsel to advise on broad employee benefits matters, including retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation in the Columbus area.

The role requires strong knowledge of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, the ACA, and related regulations, with experience drafting benefits documents and collaborating with legal, HR, and finance teams to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code.
• Deep understanding of the Affordable Care Act and related federal/state laws.
• Experience drafting and negotiating benefits-related agreements and documents.
• Experience collaborating with legal, HR, and finance teams on benefits administration and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on broad employee benefits matters, including qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation.
• Conduct employee benefits due diligence and transition support in mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft and negotiate plan documents, service provider agreements, and employee communications.
• Collaborate with legal, HR, and finance teams on fiduciary and regulatory compliance matters.

Job description

Overview

• The role involves advising on broad employee benefits matters, including qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation, in addition to providing employee benefits due diligence and transition support in mergers and acquisitions.
• Required is strong knowledge of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, the Affordable Care Act, and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• The position requires experience drafting and negotiating benefits-related agreements and documents, including plan documents, service provider agreements, and employee communications.
• Candidates should have experience collaborating with legal, human resources, and finance teams regarding benefits administration, fiduciary, and legal compliance matters.