Senior Associate (Employee Benefits - Remote)

Cruitin; Newark (NJ); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm is seeking a Senior Attorney with expertise in ERISA and Employee Benefits to handle client inquiries and simplify complex legal issues. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of legal experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work remotely. This role emphasizes a collaborative mindset and adherence to regulatory compliance in employee benefit plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience working as an Attorney.
• 2+ years working in Employee Benefits.
• Able to work 1150 billable hours.

Responsibilities

• Address client inquiries and simplify complex legal issues.
• Draft plan documents and negotiate service provider contracts.

Skills

Advising employers on retirement and welfare benefit plans

Understanding of ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code

Strong research and analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities

Managing employee benefit plans in mergers and acquisitions

Education

J.D. from a nationally recognized law school

Job description

Overview

Title: Senior Attorney, Associate, Partner

Location: Remote USA

Compensation: DOE

Boutique law firm is seeking an ERISA / Employee Benefits Attorney with a minimum of four years of legal or relevant industry experience in the ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation space. The ideal candidate will be skilled in addressing client inquiries and simplifying complex legal issues.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience working as an Attorney
• 2+ years working in Employee Benefits
• Able to work 1150 billable hours
• Able to work unsupervised

Qualifications

Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas :

• Advising employers on retirement and welfare benefit plans in compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code.
• Working with qualified defined contribution and defined benefit retirement plans.
• Strong understanding of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related regulatory frameworks, including IRS and DOL correction programs.
• Handling nonqualified deferred compensation plans, equity compensation, and retention programs.
• Managing employee benefit plans and compensation arrangements in mergers and acquisitions.
• Advising on health and welfare benefit plans.
• Drafting plan documents and summary plan descriptions, negotiating service provider contracts, and reviewing investment management agreements.
• Counseling plan sponsors and fiduciaries on compliance and fiduciary best practices, with an emphasis on plan governance.
• Experience with benefit plans for non-profit organizations, including 403(b), 457(b), and 457(f) plans.
• Familiarity with governmental and church employee benefit plans.
• Understanding of investment products used in retirement plans, such as annuity contracts.
• Knowledge of Multiple Employer Plans and Pooled Employer Plans.

Candidate Profile

Successful candidates will have :

• A J.D. from a nationally recognized law school.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Additional Information

This position can be fully remote. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in their home jurisdiction. Licensure in California is a plus but not required.