Senior ERISA & Benefits Attorney – Plan Design & M&A

Cooley LLP; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 351,000 - 429,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Generous vacation time

Parental leave

Life insurance and AD&D

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking an attorney to join their Compensation and Benefits practice group. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of experience with tax-qualified retirement plans, ERISA compliance, and drafting plan documents.

The expected pay range for this position exceeds $390,000, with benefits including comprehensive medical plans, generous vacation policy, and parental leave. Cooley offers a detailed benefits orientation for new employees.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience advising on retirement and health plans.
• Experience with drafting plan documents and compliance testing.
• Excellent academic credentials and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on tax-qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans.
• Counsel on benefit plan issues in mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft plan documents and disclosures and manage compliance testing.

Skills

Experience with tax-qualified retirement plans

Experience with health and welfare plans

ERISA compliance

Excellent academic credentials

Superior writing skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Cooley LLP is seeking an attorney to join their Compensation and Benefits practice group. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of experience with tax-qualified retirement plans, ERISA compliance, and drafting plan documents.

The expected pay range for this position exceeds $390,000, with benefits including comprehensive medical plans, generous vacation policy, and parental leave. Cooley offers a detailed benefits orientation for new employees.