Employee Benefits Attorney - Part Time or Full Time

Australia-Employment; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work-life balance

Generous PTO

Professional development opportunities

Relocation stipend

Firm-paid bar dues

Job summary

Jobot in Buffalo, NY seeks an experienced Employee Benefits Attorney to join a collaborative team. The role can be part-time or full-time and focuses on ERISA, pension, health and welfare benefits, and executive compensation, with a broad regulatory practice.

The ideal candidate has JD, 5+ years of related experience, and strong drafting and negotiation skills. Competitive salary and relocation support offered; vibrant, diverse firm culture and in-house CLEs provided.

Qualifications

• JD degree and bar admission in good standing.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Proven negotiation and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on employee benefits including pension and health plans.
• Draft, review, and revise plan documents and SPDs.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employee benefits laws.
• Represent clients in regulatory matters with IRS and DOL.
• Support corporate transactions with due diligence and integration.
• Stay updated on developments in ERISA and benefits law.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Employee Benefits Attorney - Part Time or Full Time

$120000 - $200000 per year | Buffalo, NY | On-Site | Permanent

Employee Benefits Attorney - No Book required (open to part time and full time hires)

A bit about us:

We are a full-service law firm with a national client base seeking an experienced and highly skilled Employee Benefits Attorney to join our legal team. This position offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative team while managing a diverse portfolio of clients. Our firm is committed to expanding its ERISA and employee benefits practice, and we plan to add 1-3 additional attorneys in this area over the next one to two years.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary range from $120,000 to $200,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Books of business are not required but are considered.


• People first culture valuing collaboration, diversity, and growth


• Flexible work-life balance


• Generous PTO package - mental health days offered


• Professional development opportunities, in-house CLEs, and firm-paid bar dues


• Advanced legal resources and technology/AI


• Negotiable starting bonus and relocation stipend


• Work on high-impact cases and transactions with clients across various industries

Job Details

Job Details:

We are seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. This role can be either part-time or full-time, depending on the candidate's preference. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal counsel and guidance on a broad range of employee benefits matters including pension, retirement plans, health benefits, welfare benefits, and executive compensation. This position also requires deep understanding of compliance with federal and state regulations, drafting plan documents, and summary plan descriptions.

Responsibilities

1. Provide legal advice and guidance on all aspects of employee benefits law, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, executive compensation, and other employee benefit matters.


2. Draft, review, and revise plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and other related documents.


3. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations related to employee benefits.


4. Represent clients in regulatory matters and interactions with the IRS and Department of Labor.


5. Provide legal support for corporate transactions, including due diligence, integration, and compliance reviews.


6. Stay updated on current trends, practices, and legislation in employee benefits law.


7. Collaborate with other legal team members and stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive approach to client service.

Qualifications

1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required.


2. Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in employee benefits law.


3. Extensive knowledge and experience in pension, retirement plans, health benefits, welfare benefits, and executive compensation.


4. Proficiency in drafting plan documents and summary plan descriptions.


5. Demonstrated experience in compliance with federal and state regulations related to employee benefits.


6. Proven track record of representing clients in regulatory matters and interactions with the IRS and Department of Labor.


7. Experience providing legal support for corporate transactions, including due diligence, integration, and compliance reviews.


8. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


9. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


10. Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.


11. Must be a member in good standing of a state bar.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Employee Benefits Attorney to join a dynamic and collaborative legal team. If you are passionate about employee benefits law and want to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.

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