Senior Associate: Employee Benefits

BCG Attorney Search; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Pittsburgh is looking for a Senior Associate to specialize in Employee Benefits. This role requires extensive experience in employee benefits law and ERISA, with specific duties involving advising on benefit structures, fiduciary duties, and drafting plan documents. Candidates must have a minimum of seven years in the field, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience in employee benefits law.
• Experience with qualified retirement plans is essential.
• Admission to practice law in Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, or Washington, DC is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Advise plan sponsors on benefit structures and tax qualification requirements.
• Counsel on fiduciary duties in employee benefit plan administration.
• Draft and review qualified retirement plan documents and amendments.

Skills

Oral presentation skills

Client relations skills

Research skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate specializing in Employee Benefits for its Pittsburgh, PA office. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in employee benefits law and ERISA, particularly with qualified retirement plans.

Duties

• Advise plan sponsors on benefit structures and tax qualification requirements.
• Counsel on fiduciary duties in employee benefit plan administration.
• Draft and review qualified retirement plan documents and amendments.
• Provide guidance on plan corrections, administration, and governance.
• Negotiate and monitor plan service provider agreements.

Requirements

• Minimum of seven years of experience in employee benefits law.
• Substantial experience with qualified retirement plans is essential.
• Experience with multiemployer, multiple employer, cash balance, and 403(b) plans is advantageous.
• Strong legal and practical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to distill complex matters into actionable advice.

Education

Certifications

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

Skills

• Strong oral presentation and client relations skills.
• Substantial research experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Join a dynamic, creative, and entrepreneurial culture.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York, NY 10017
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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