Employee Benefits Associate Attorney

Beacon Hill; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an Employee Benefits Associate (3+ years) to join its Indianapolis office and its nationally recognized employee benefits practice. The role focuses on ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation matters, advising employers on plan design, compliance, and transactional issues.

Attorneys collaborate with clients on day-to-day counseling and complex corporate transactions, handling matters from plan design to regulatory compliance and mergers.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience handling ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation matters
• Strong understanding of ERISA, tax, and related laws governing employee benefit plans
• Excellent research, drafting, and communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters while delivering responsive client service
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation matters
• Design, draft, and maintain qualified retirement and welfare benefit plans
• Support defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, ESOPs, and employee welfare plans
• Assist with executive compensation arrangements and related compliance issues
• Provide employee benefits support in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions
• Counsel clients regarding tax, regulatory, and compliance considerations affecting benefit plans

Skills

ERISA knowledge

Research & drafting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Collaboration

Job description

Employee Benefits Associate (3+ Years) | Indianapolis

A leading AmLaw firm is seeking an Employee Benefits Associate with at least three years of experience to join its nationally recognized employee benefits practice in Indianapolis.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation matters while advising employers on sophisticated plan design, compliance, and transactional issues. Attorneys in the group work closely with clients on both day-to-day counseling and complex corporate transactions.

Representative Responsibilities

• Advise clients on ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation matters
• Design, draft, and maintain qualified retirement and welfare benefit plans
• Support defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), and employee welfare plans
• Assist with executive compensation arrangements and related compliance issues
• Provide employee benefits support in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions
• Counsel clients regarding tax, regulatory, and compliance considerations affecting benefit plans

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience handling ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation matters
• Strong understanding of ERISA, tax, and related laws governing employee benefit plans
• Excellent research, drafting, and communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters while delivering responsive client service
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Highly regarded employee benefits practice with a sophisticated client base
• Exposure to a broad mix of advisory, compliance, and transactional work
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners on complex matters
• Collaborative environment with a strong platform for professional growth

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.