Executive Compensation amp Employee Benefits

100KCrossing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 485,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

Disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

100KCrossing is seeking an attorney experienced in advising on tax-qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans, including ERISA compliance, plan design, administration, and related regulatory matters. The role includes counseling on benefit plan issues arising in M&A and other transactions.

The candidate should have experience drafting plan documents and disclosures, conducting compliance testing, and IRS/DOL filings, audits, and corrections, with ESOP experience a plus.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active law license in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Prior Am Law 100 law firm experience required for mid-level and senior roles.
• Resume, writing sample, and law school transcript requested with application.

Responsibilities

• Advise on ERISA compliance for tax-qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans.
• Counsel on benefit plan issues arising in M&A and other transactions.
• Draft plan documents and disclosures; conduct compliance testing; IRS/DOL filings, audits, and corrections.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A Compensation and Benefits practice group is seeking an attorney experienced in advising on tax-qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans, including ERISA compliance, plan design, administration,and related regulatory matters, as well as counseling on benefit plan issues arising in M&A and other transactions. Required experience includes drafting plan documents and disclosures, compliance testing, and IRS/DOL filings, audits, and corrections. ESOP transaction experience and familiarity with ERISA plan asset rules are a plus.

Locations

These opportunities are available to candidates located in NYC, DC, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Franciso, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Miami, and Charlotte.

All candidates should bring

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to produce clear, persuasive work product
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; comfort managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative, client-focused mindset and willingness to work as part of an integrated team

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active law license in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction
• Prior Am Law 100 law firm experience required for mid-level and senior roles
• Resume, writing sample, and law school transcript requested with application

Compensation

Base salary ranges vary by level and location — competitive with market for a leading global firm; $230,000–$485,000, plus full benefits

• medical/dental/vision
• 401(k)
• disability
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• and discretionary bonus