Senior Employee Benefits Counsel (ERISA & Fiduciary)

Winston Taylor LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Taylor LLP in Chicago seeks an experienced practice counsel to join its employee benefits & executive compensation group. This non-partnership track role requires at least 10 years advising on ERISA compliance, retirement and welfare plans, and fiduciary responsibilities; it is a client-facing position focused on independently handling routine matters.

Candidates admitted to the state bar of the preferred office location may work from Chicago or other offices; the firm emphasizes equal

Qualifications

• At least 10 years advising on day-to-day employee benefits matters, including ERISA compliance, retirement and welfare plans, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Experience at a law firm with a dedicated employee benefits practice.
• Client-facing role focusing on independently managing routine matters; no business development responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal guidance on employee benefits matters.
• Independently manage routine client matters in a client-facing role.
• No business development or practice growth responsibilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the employee benefits practice.

Skills

Employee benefits

Executive compensation

ERISA compliance

Fiduciary duties

Job description

Winston Taylor LLP in Chicago seeks an experienced practice counsel to join its employee benefits & executive compensation group. This non-partnership track role requires at least 10 years advising on ERISA compliance, retirement and welfare plans, and fiduciary responsibilities; it is a client-facing position focused on independently handling routine matters.

Candidates admitted to the state bar of the preferred office location may work from Chicago or other offices; the firm emphasizes equal