Employee Benefits Attorney

GAMARC Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consulting firm is seeking an Employee Benefits Attorney in Chicago or Milwaukee. The role demands 1 to 8 years of experience in ERISA health and welfare benefits and compliance with health insurance regulations. The attorney will address regulatory compliance issues and assist various health benefits stakeholders. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and actively maintain Bar membership. This full-time position offers a collaborative work environment with potential for partnership.

Qualifications

• 1 to 8 years of relevant experience in ERISA health and welfare benefits.
• Active Bar membership in relevant jurisdiction is required.

Responsibilities

• Work on ERISA health and welfare employee benefits.
• Ensure compliance with health insurance regulations.
• Serve health insurance and third-party administrators.

Skills

Strong research skills

Regulatory analysis

Drafting complex contracts

Excellent writing and communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

About the job Employee Benefits Attorney

Position: Employee Benefits Attorney

Location: Chicago or Milwaukee

Duration: Full‑time

Description:

The client is seeking an attorney with 1 to 8 years of relevant experience to join the Health Benefits Practice within the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice Group, located in either the Chicago or Milwaukee office. Alternate office locations may be considered depending on business needs and candidate qualifications. This is a full‑time position, which may be on a partner or non‑partner track, depending on the candidate’s background, interest, and experience.

The role involves working on ERISA health and welfare employee benefits and/or regulatory compliance for health insurance and third‑party administrators, particularly those servicing PBMs, TPAs, and HRA vendors. The position requires a strong interest in regulatory developments, legal changes, and compliance issues in the health benefits space.

Education & Licensing:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA‑accredited law school
• Must be in good standing and an active member of the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction

Experience:

• 1 to 8 years of relevant experience in ERISA health and welfare benefits and/or health insurance regulatory compliance
• Experience assisting employers, TPAs, PBMs, HRA administrators, consultants, or insurance companies with HIPAA, Affordable Care Act, No Surprises Act, Mental Health Parity, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, or Cafeteria Plans

Skills:

• Strong research, regulatory analysis, and drafting skills
• Ability to draft both complex contracts and simplified legal language
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and strong work ethic