Employee Benefits Counsel — ERISA Expert (Remote Possible)

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

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.