Employee Benefits (ERISA)/Executive Compensation Attorney (Senior Associate or Junior Partner)

Willcox Savage•Norfolk, VA

25d•$175,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Willcox Savage, a full-service law firm with offices in Norfolk, Richmond, and Tysons, Virginia, seeks an Employee Benefits (ERISA)/Executive Compensation Attorney with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will advise clients on a wide range of health and welfare plan matters, including compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act, and related regulations. A portable book of business is preferred. Proximity to one of our offices – Norfolk, Richmond, McLean – is a plus.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
Experience with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Pension Plans
Experience with Health and Welfare Plans
Experience with ERISA and Internal Revenue Code compliance
Experience with Code §§ 409A, 457(f), 280G, and 162(m)
Experience drafting plan documents, SPDs, policies, and procedures
Experience reviewing provider agreements
Experience drafting and reviewing executive compensation and equity-based arrangements
Experience advising public and private companies in transactions
Virginia Bar admission is required.

Nice To Haves

A portable book of business is preferred.

Responsibilities

Advise major companies and nonprofit health systems on executive compensation, retirement, and health and welfare programs.
Design, implement, and maintain benefit programs.
Counsel employers on compensation and benefits issues in corporate operations, mergers and acquisitions, and financings.
Provide guidance on related tax and securities matters.
Support transactional work involving compensation and benefits.
Handle ERISA and employee benefit plan matters.