Senior Associate Attorney - Employee Benefits

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join their Employee Benefits team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will possess at least seven years of experience in employee benefits law, particularly with ERISA and qualified retirement plans. This role encompasses advising clients on benefit structures, drafting and reviewing retirement plan documents, and navigating compliance issues. The firm offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will significantly impact clients' benefit strategies. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference in the field of employee benefits, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience with ERISA and employee benefits law.
• Expertise in drafting and reviewing retirement plan documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on qualified retirement plans and employee benefit structures.
• Draft and review retirement plan documents, ensuring compliance with tax requirements.
• Advise on fiduciary responsibilities and regulatory compliance.

Skills

ERISA knowledge

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Legal research

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Senior Associate Attorney - Employee Benefits

Company name
BCG Attorney Search

Experience
3-20 yrs required

Posted on
May 06, 2025

Valid Through
Jun 05, 2025

Profile

A law firm seeks an experienced Senior Associate Attorney to join its Employee Benefits team in Los Angeles, CA. 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 involves advising clients on benefit structures, tax qualification, fiduciary duties, plan investments, and more. The successful candidate will draft and review retirement plan documents, handle plan corrections, and guide clients through compliance and regulatory matters.

Duties:

1. Provide expert legal advice on qualified retirement plans, including traditional defined benefit plans, 401(k) plans, and other employee benefit structures.
2. Draft and review retirement plan documents, ensuring compliance with evolving tax qualification requirements.
3. Offer guidance on fiduciary responsibilities, plan governance, funding, investments, and administration.
4. Advise on benefit plans during mergers, acquisitions, and downsizing.
5. Handle plan corrections and regulatory compliance issues.
6. Review and negotiate service provider agreements for retirement plans.
7. Assist clients with participant communications and benefit claims.
8. Conduct legal research on employee benefits laws and best practices.
9. Prepare clear communications to explain complex legal concepts.
10. Build strong relationships with clients, providing strategic legal support.

Requirements:

• Minimum of seven years of experience with ERISA and employee benefits law, specifically in qualified retirement plans.
• Experience with multiemployer plans, cash balance plans, and 403(b) plans is a plus.
• Extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and amending retirement plan documents.
• Ability to advise on tax qualification, fiduciary duties, and plan investments.
• Expertise in negotiating service provider agreements.
• Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in Washington, DC, or Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Tennessee.

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of ERISA and employee benefits law.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex legal matters.
• High-level research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Client-focused approach.