Employee Benefits Associate Attorney

Employee Benefits AssociateDirect Counsel is seeking an Employee Benefits Associate with 1–4 years of experience to join a premier Employee Benefits and ERISA practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for attorneys interested in advising clients on complex employee benefits, retirement plans, healthcare compliance, and benefits-related aspects of corporate transactions and restructurings.The ideal candidate will have experience with ERISA and employee benefits matters and a strong interest in developing deep subject matter expertise in this highly specialized and growing area of law.ResponsibilitiesAdvise clients on ERISA and employee benefits compliance mattersCounsel employers regarding qualified retirement plans, multiemployer pension plans, health and welfare plans, and Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirementsSupport mergers, acquisitions, private equity transactions, restructurings, and other corporate transactions involving employee benefits issuesConduct benefits-related due diligence and assist with transaction structuringAnalyze and advise on retirement plan, healthcare, and employee benefit compliance mattersDraft and review benefits-related plan documents, agreements, and compliance materialsCollaborate with attorneys across corporate, tax, labor, restructuring, and executive compensation practicesQualifications1–4 years of experience in ERISA, employee benefits, tax, labor and employment, or related practice areasExperience with qualified plans, multiemployer pension plans, health and welfare plans, and ACA compliance preferredM&A and/or restructuring experience involving employee benefits issues is strongly preferredBackground in related areas such as tax, labor, benefits consulting, or accounting will be consideredExecutive compensation experience is helpful but not requiredExcellent analytical, research, drafting, and communication skillsOutstanding academic credentials and attention to detailCompensation & BenefitsBase salary range: $225,000 – $310,000Competitive bonus opportunitiesComprehensive health and wellness benefitsRetirement and savings plan optionsOpportunity to work alongside leading ERISA and employee benefits attorneys on sophisticated transactional and compliance mattersThis opportunity offers exceptional training, mentorship, and the ability to develop specialized expertise in one of the most technically sophisticated and in-demand areas of legal practice.Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through Direct Counsel.