Employee Benefits Attorney

Description
Reid and Riege, P.C., a mid-sized Connecticut law firm, seeks an experienced employee benefits attorney to join a well-established employee benefits practice, with a tremendous opportunity for long-term growth. Recognized as a 2026 Best Places to Work by the Hartford Business Journal , our firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development, and dedication to delivering exceptional client service. Our firm has a flexible work from home policy. Relocation to Connecticut not required.
Type Of Experience Sought

• Designing, drafting, and maintaining compliance for defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, employee stock ownership plans, employee welfare plans, cafeteria plans and executive compensation plans.
• Counseling plan sponsors, fiduciaries and other plan professionals on compliance requirements and fiduciary best practices, including plan governance and administration.
• Conducting research and analysis on all applicable laws related to employee benefit plans, including ERISA, IRC, Affordable Care Act, COBRA, and HIPAA.
• Experience with IRC Section 409A, governmental benefit plans, 401(k) plans, and/or benefits related issues in corporate transactions is a plus.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission in any US jurisdiction is required; CT admission preferred but not required

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance, Disability insurance and EAP coverage
• PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, Bereavement and Parental leave
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions (Traditional and Roth options available)
• Competitive compensation commensurate with level of experience
• Opportunities for career advancement