Employee Benefits Attorney - Part Time or Full Time

Jobot; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation stipend

Starting bonus

Flexible work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

In-house CLEs

Firm-paid bar dues

Generous PTO with mental health days

Descripción de la vacante

Jobot is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Attorney in Buffalo, NY to advise on ERISA, pension, retirement plans, health benefits, and executive compensation. The role supports a growing benefits practice with a collaborative team and flexible_PART_time_or_full_time_hiring_approach.

Salary ranges from $120,000 to $200,000 per year, with books of business not required but considered. The firm offers a generous PTO, professional development, and relocation stipends where applicable.

Formación

• JD degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in employee benefits law.
• Extensive knowledge of pension, retirement plans, health benefits, welfare benefits, and executive compensation.
• Proficiency in drafting plan documents and summary plan descriptions.
• Compliance with federal and state employee benefits regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal advice on all aspects of employee benefits law, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, executive compensation, and other employee benefit matters.
• Draft, review, and revise plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and other related documents.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations related to employee benefits.
• Represent clients in regulatory matters and interactions with the IRS and Department of Labor.
• Provide legal support for corporate transactions, including due diligence, integration, and compliance reviews.
• Stay updated on current trends, practices, and legislation in employee benefits law.
• Collaborate with other legal team members and stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive approach to client service.

Conocimientos

5+ years experience

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Bar admission

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descripción del empleo

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

Jobot Job is hosted by: Dana Paulo

Salary: $120,000 - $200,000 per year

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

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.

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