Employee Benefits Compliance Attorney – Multiemployer Plans

CPS Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after 90 days

Comprehensive benefits package

Direct client and trustee interaction

Job summary

CPS Inc. in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Employee Benefits Compliance Attorney to advise multiemployer and Taft-Hartley benefit plans on ERISA and regulatory matters.

The role involves working directly with trustees, plan administrators, and professionals to develop practical compliance solutions. The ideal candidate has ERISA experience, strong research and writing skills, and can navigate fiduciary governance, plan document drafting, and regulatory inquiries, with a hybrid schedule

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active DC Bar license in good standing.
• Experience in employee benefits/ERISA law.
• Experience with multiemployer/Taft-Hartley plans preferred.
• Strong research, writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on ERISA and employee benefits compliance for multiemployer plans.
• Provide guidance to boards of trustees, fiduciaries and admins.
• Interpret ERISA, IRC, DOL, IRS, PBGC guidance and regulations.
• Advise on plan governance, administration and fiduciary duties.
• Draft and amend plan documents, notices and related materials.
• Assist with pension, health and welfare and other benefit matters.
• Research new legislation and regulatory guidance affecting plans.
• Support regulatory inquiries, audits and government communications.
• Address contributions, withdrawal liability and funding issues.
• Attend client and trustee meetings; collaborate with peers.
• Draft memoranda and compliance updates for clients.

Skills

ERISA knowledge

Multiemployer plans

Legal research

Regulatory guidance

Client communication

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Compliance Attorney to join its specialized employee benefits practice. This attorney will advise multiemployer and Taft-Hartley benefit plans on a broad range of ERISA, employee benefits, compliance, governance, and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with ERISA and multiemployer benefit plans and be comfortable working directly with trustees, plan administrators, and other plan professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to take on sophisticated employee benefits work while developing strong client relationships and working alongside experienced benefits professionals.

Responsibilities

• Advise multiemployer and Taft-Hartley benefit plans on ERISA and employee benefits compliance matters.
• Provide legal guidance to boards of trustees, fiduciaries, plan administrators, and other plan representatives.
• Analyze and interpret ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, DOL, IRS, PBGC, and other applicable regulations and guidance.
• Advise clients regarding plan administration, governance, fiduciary responsibilities, and operational compliance.
• Review, draft, and amend plan documents, trust agreements, policies, procedures, notices, and related employee benefits materials.
• Assist with compliance issues involving pension, health and welfare, and other employee benefit plans.
• Research emerging legislation, regulations, and agency guidance affecting multiemployer benefit plans.
• Assist clients with regulatory inquiries, audits, and communications with government agencies.
• Advise on issues involving contributions, delinquency matters, withdrawal liability, funding, plan amendments, and other multiemployer-plan matters.
• Attend and participate in client and trustee meetings.
• Work closely with other attorneys, actuaries, consultants, administrators, and plan professionals to develop practical solutions.
• Manage multiple client matters while maintaining strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Draft legal memoranda, client correspondence, compliance updates, and other written materials.
• Stay current on developments in ERISA and employee benefits law and communicate relevant changes to clients.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active District of Columbia Bar license in good standing required.
• Experience practicing employee benefits and/or ERISA law.
• Experience with multiemployer/Taft-Hartley plans strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of ERISA and related employee benefits regulations.
• Experience advising benefit plans, trustees, fiduciaries, employers, or other plan stakeholders.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex legal and regulatory issues clearly to both legal and non-legal audiences.
• Strong client-service skills and the ability to work directly with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to $175,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid work schedule available after 90 days.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated multiemployer/Taft-Hartley employee benefits matters.
• Direct client and trustee interaction.
• Collaborative environment with experienced employee benefits professionals.
• Opportunity for continued professional growth within a specialized ERISA practice #LI-KO2