Senior Associate Attorney - Employee Benefits

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney for its Employee Benefits team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in employee benefits law, specifically ERISA and qualified retirement plans. Responsibilities include advising clients on various legal matters, drafting necessary documents, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The firm offers a collaborative work environment and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental insurance

Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer contributions

Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience with ERISA and employee benefits law.
• Experience with drafting and reviewing retirement plan documents.
• Proven ability to advise clients on tax qualification and fiduciary duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on qualified retirement plans.
• Draft and review retirement plan documents ensuring compliance.
• Advise on benefit plans within mergers and acquisitions contexts.

Skills

Deep knowledge of ERISA and employee benefits law

Strong drafting and contract negotiation skills

Ability to manage multiple complex legal matters

High-level research and analytical abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Client-focused approach with excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Senior Associate Attorney - Employee Benefits

Company name
BCG Attorney Search

Experience
3-20 yrs required

Location
Chicago, IL, United States

Posted on
Jun 20, 2025

Valid Through
Jul 20, 2025

Profile

A law firm seeks an experiencedSenior Associate Attorneyto join itsEmployee Benefitsteam inChicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience in employee benefits law, specifically with ERISA and qualified retirement plans, including defined benefit plans and 401(k) plans. The role will involve advising clients on benefit structures, tax qualification, fiduciary duties, plan investments, and more. The successful candidate will play a key role in drafting and reviewing retirement plan documents, handling plan corrections, and guiding clients through compliance and regulatory matters.

Duties:

• Provide expert legal advice on qualified retirement plans, including traditional defined benefit plans, 401(k) plans, and other types of employee benefit structures.
• Draft and review retirement plan documents, including individually designed and pre-approved plans, ensuring compliance with evolving tax qualification requirements.
• Offer guidance on fiduciary responsibilities, plan governance, plan funding, investments, and administration.
• Advise on benefit plans within the context of mergers, acquisitions, and downsizing.
• Handle plan corrections and regulatory compliance issues, ensuring that all plans adhere to federal regulations.
• Review and negotiate service provider agreements for retirement plans.
• Assist clients with participant communications and benefit claims.
• Conduct legal research to stay current on employee benefits laws and best practices.
• Prepare clear and actionable written and oral communications to distill complex legal concepts into understandable advice.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients, offering high-level strategic and legal support.

Requirements:

• Minimum of seven years of experience with ERISA and employee benefits law, specifically in qualified retirement plans (e.g., defined benefit plans and 401(k) plans).
• Experience with multiemployer plans, cash balance plans, and 403(b) plans is a plus.
• Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and amending retirement plan documents, as well as advising on plan governance and corrections.
• Proven ability to advise clients on tax qualification, fiduciary duties, plan investments, and benefits issues related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Expertise in negotiating and reviewing service provider agreements for retirement plans.
• Ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to clients and team members.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law inWashington, DC, or one of the following states:Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Tennessee.

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of ERISA and employee benefits law.
• Strong drafting and contract negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex legal matters simultaneously.
• High-level research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Client-focused approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]

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