Employee Benefits Attorney

Connect Legal Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Legal Partners seeks a lawyer specializing in employee benefits law to advise employers on the design, establishment, maintenance and operation of benefit plans. The role requires translating complex ERISA rules into practical guidance while upholding high client service standards.

The ideal candidate will have 4–10 years of experience, strong legal analysis, and excellent written and verbal communication skills, with initiative and reliability to manage their work quality.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of employee benefits law experience.
• Familiarity with ERISA and related rules.
• Strong written and verbal communication, legal analysis.
• Ability to take initiative and manage own work quality.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on design, establishment, maintenance and operation of benefit plans.
• Explain complex requirements in practical terms for clients.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing benefits.
• Maintain high-quality client service and professional integrity.

Skills

Employee benefits law

ERISA familiarity

Legal analysis

Clear communication

Client service

Job description

Advise employers on the design and compliance of benefit plans and the decisions that keep those plans operating properly.

The role

This employee benefits opportunity focuses on the legal framework supporting retirement, welfare and fringe benefit arrangements. You will advise on matters involving the design, establishment, maintenance and operation of benefit plans, together with related regulatory and compliance requirements. The practice is seeking a lawyer who can combine technical understanding with clear advice and a consistent commitment to client service.

What you will need

The published brief seeks approximately four to ten years of employee benefits law experience. Familiarity with ERISA and the wider rules governing employee benefit arrangements is particularly relevant. Strong written and verbal communication, legal analysis and the ability to take initiative are important. You should be comfortable explaining detailed requirements in a practical way and managing the quality of your own work.

What is on offer

• The annual base salary range is US$139,000 to US$192,000, depending on experience and skills.
• The opportunity is based in upstate New York; remote arrangements may be considered individually.