Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Supportive, collaborative work environment

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney in Norfolk, VA. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience and will provide guidance on health and welfare plan matters.

This role involves advising major companies on executive compensation and benefits, drafting plan documents, and ensuring compliance with ERISA. A JD degree and admission to the Virginia Bar are required for this position.

Comprehensive benefits including health coverage and 401(k) plan are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation law.
• Experience with defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans.
• Proficiency in health and welfare plans compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advise companies on compensation and benefits issues.
• Design and implement benefit programs.
• Provide guidance on ERISA and employee benefit plan matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney in Norfolk, VA, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. The candidate will advise clients on health and welfare plan matters, ensuring compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and the Affordable Care Act. A portable book of business is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise major companies and nonprofit health systems on executive compensation, retirement, and health and welfare programs.
• Design, implement, and maintain benefit programs.
• Counsel employers on compensation and benefits issues in corporate operations, mergers and acquisitions, and financings.
• Provide guidance on related tax and securities matters.
• Handle transactional work involving compensation and benefits.
• Handle ERISA and employee benefit plan matters.

Requirements

• Experience with defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans.
• Proficiency in health and welfare plans.
• Knowledge of ERISA and Internal Revenue Code compliance.
• Familiarity with Code §§ 409A, 457(f), 280G, and 162(m).
• Experience drafting plan documents, SPDs, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to review provider agreements.
• Experience drafting and reviewing executive compensation and equity-based arrangements.
• Advising public and private companies in transactions.
• Virginia Bar admission is required.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Admission to the Virginia Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.