Employee Benefits/ERISA Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a motivated attorney with 3+ years of experience to join the Employee Benefits/ERISA team in Des Moines, IA. The role focuses on advising employers on retirement plans, ESOPs, and executive compensation, with emphasis on design, implementation, and compliance.

The position requires a JD and admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction, with drafting responsibilities and client management across multiple cases.

Qualifications

• Must have JD and admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Significant experience advising employers on employee benefits matters, including retirement plans and executive compensation.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on employee benefits matters.
• Design and implement qualified and non-qualified retirement plans.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code.
• Engage in ESOP transactions and represent clients in IRS audits and DOL investigations.
• Draft plan documents, amendments, and related agreements.
• Manage multiple client matters simultaneously.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Drafting documents

Organizational abilities

multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a motivated attorney with over three years of experience to join their Employee Benefits/ERISA team in Des Moines. The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising employers on employee benefits matters, including the design, implementation, and compliance of retirement plans and executive compensation arrangements.

Duties

• Advise employers on employee benefits matters.
• Design and implement qualified and non-qualified retirement plans.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code.
• Engage in ESOP transactions and represent clients in IRS audits and DOL investigations.
• Draft plan documents, amendments, and related agreements.
• Manage multiple client matters simultaneously.

Requirements

• Over three years of relevant legal experience.
• Familiarity with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code.
• Experience in ESOP transactions and IRS/DOL representation.
• Strong drafting and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and capable of multitasking.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work environment.