Experienced Attorney - ERISA/Employee Benefits
About The Position
Harris Beach Murtha seeks an experienced ERISA/Employee Benefits Attorney to join our Corporate Practice Group. The ideal candidate will bring 7–10+ years of experience in handling matters for plan sponsors, plan administrators, and/or plan fiduciaries relating to qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and other employee benefit plans and arrangements. This role offers the opportunity for direct client engagement, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and representation before federal agencies such as the Department of Labor (DOL), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The ERISA/Employee Benefits Attorney will have the opportunity to: Advise business clients on complex compliance, regulatory and transactional matters, including the design, implementation, and ongoing compliance of qualified retirement plans and health and welfare benefit programs Provide strategic counsel on ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, HIPAA, COBRA, and related federal and state regulations to the extent the foregoing are relevant to employee benefit plans and arrangements Represent clients before the DOL, IRS, and PBGC in audits, investigations, compliance and plan terminations Draft and review plan documents, amendments, summary plan descriptions (SPDs), summaries of material modifications (SMMs), and other compliance-related communications Support business transactions with due diligence and integration of employee benefit plans Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and proactively advise clients on risk mitigation and compliance strategies Collaborate with attorneys in corporate, tax, and labor & employment practice groups to deliver integrated client service The firm requires a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of ERISA and employee benefits experience, preferably in a law firm serving business clients
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admitted to the bar and in good standing
- Demonstrated experience with DOL, IRS, and PBGC interactions, including administrative proceedings
- Strong technical knowledge of retirement and health plan compliance
- Excellent legal research, writing, and client communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple client matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with executive compensation and nonqualified plans
- Experience advising for-profit, not-for-profit, and governmental employers
- Military experience welcome
Responsibilities
- Advise business clients on complex compliance, regulatory and transactional matters, including the design, implementation, and ongoing compliance of qualified retirement plans and health and welfare benefit programs
- Provide strategic counsel on ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, HIPAA, COBRA, and related federal and state regulations to the extent the foregoing are relevant to employee benefit plans and arrangements
- Represent clients before the DOL, IRS, and PBGC in audits, investigations, compliance and plan terminations
- Draft and review plan documents, amendments, summary plan descriptions (SPDs), summaries of material modifications (SMMs), and other compliance-related communications
- Support business transactions with due diligence and integration of employee benefit plans
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and proactively advise clients on risk mitigation and compliance strategies
- Collaborate with attorneys in corporate, tax, and labor & employment practice groups to deliver integrated client service
Benefits
- performance-based bonus eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
