ERISA and Employee Benefits Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

401(k) plan

Summer Fridays

CLE and training opportunities

Path to partnership

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an experienced ERISA and Employee Benefits Attorney for its Irvine, CA team. The role offers a fully remote opportunity across the country within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications include a law degree and at least four years in ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation. California licensure is preferred but not required. Strong research, writing, and interpersonal skills are essential to advise on complex regulatory landscapes and client needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of legal or relevant industry experience in ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation.
• California licensure preferred but not mandatory.
• Licensed to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on retirement and welfare benefit plans, ensuring compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code.
• Draft plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and negotiate service provider contracts and investment management agreements.
• Counsel plan sponsors and fiduciaries on compliance requirements, governance, and best practices.
• Handle client inquiries and simplify complex legal issues regarding executive compensation and nonqualified deferred compensation plans.
• Manage benefit plan matters in mergers and acquisitions, including equity compensation and retention programs.

Skills

ERISA expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Research skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A law firm in Irvine, CA, seeks an experienced ERISA and Employee Benefits Attorney to join its collaborative team. This role offers a fully remote opportunity, allowing professionals to simplify complex regulatory landscapes for clients across the country while maintaining a supportive and flexible work environment.

Duties

• Advise employers on retirement and welfare benefit plans, ensuring compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code.
• Draft plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and negotiate service provider contracts and investment management agreements.
• Counsel plan sponsors and fiduciaries on compliance requirements, governance, and best practices.
• Handle client inquiries and simplify complex legal issues regarding executive compensation and nonqualified deferred compensation plans.
• Manage benefit plan matters in mergers and acquisitions, including equity compensation and retention programs.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of legal or relevant industry experience in ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation.
• Licensure to practice law in a home jurisdiction is required; California licensure is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team and manage a flexible workload in a remote setting.

Education

• Law degree from a nationally recognized law school with strong academic credentials.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Deep knowledge of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related regulatory frameworks, including IRS and DOL voluntary correction programs.
• Experience with qualified defined contribution and defined benefit retirement plans, as well as nonqualified deferred compensation and equity plans.
• Proficiency in handling health and welfare benefit plans, including those for non-profit, governmental, and church organizations.
• Familiarity with investment products for retirement plans, Multiple Employer Plans, and Pooled Employer Plans.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and writing abilities, paired with outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Competitive salary with a bonus structure.
• Health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Summer Fridays.
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and training opportunities.
• Path to partnership for qualified candidates.