Senior Counsel (New York)

Seyfarth Shaw LLP•New York, New York

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Seyfarth's Employee Benefits practice is a highly regarded, large, and sophisticated department, recognized as one of the premier groups in the country. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside world-class professionals in a collegial, collaborative, and supportive environment, utilizing state-of-the-art technology. The firm values its people and provides meaningful opportunities for ongoing professional growth and development. The department advises name-brand clients in key industries such as manufacturing, retail, healthcare, insurance, and financial services, and has consistently earned top rankings from various legal publications. Seyfarth is known for its innovation in legal service delivery and fosters a dynamic, diverse firm culture dedicated to client growth and employee development.

Requirements

Employee benefits and executive compensation attorney with 5+ years of experience advising under the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA
Deep technical knowledge of Tax-qualified retirement plans (including 401(k) plans)
Deep technical knowledge and understanding of nonqualified retirement plans and deferred compensation (e.g., plans subject to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code)
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, practical guidance for clients
Ability to work directly with clients and internal teams
New York Bar admission (or the ability to waive in)

Responsibilities

Advising on Internal Revenue Code and ERISA compliance in connection with qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans
Advising on multiemployer plans
Managing RFPs for benefit plan vendors and negotiating contract terms
Reviewing, negotiating and drafting agreements in connection with benefit plan investments
Advising clients regarding pension de-risking initiatives and drafting the related plan amendments and participant communications
Preparing benefit plan governance documents and training plan fiduciaries on their duties under ERISA
Advising on employee benefits issues in connection with mergers and acquisitions
Advising on ERISA compliance by asset managers
Advising companies and executives in connection with employment and separation agreements