Employee Benefits (Health & Welfare) Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

A premier global law firm is seeking an Employee Benefits (Health & Welfare) Associate Attorney to join its Atlanta office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising employers, plan sponsors, and organizations on sophisticated employee benefits and health & welfare plan matters.

Requirements

3+ years of employee benefits, executive compensation, or ERISA experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
Experience advising clients on health & welfare benefit plans and related compliance matters
Strong working knowledge of HIPAA, COBRA, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), and the No Surprises Act
Experience counseling employers and plan sponsors regarding ERISA compliance, employee benefits administration, plan design, and regulatory requirements
Experience reviewing and drafting plan documents, summary plan descriptions, employee communications, and related benefits documentation
Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to independently manage sophisticated advisory matters while maintaining significant client interaction
Outstanding academic credentials
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
Georgia bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting the employee benefits aspects of mergers & acquisitions and other corporate transactions is preferred

Responsibilities

Advising employers, plan sponsors, and organizations on sophisticated employee benefits and health & welfare plan matters.
Advising clients on health & welfare benefit plans and related compliance matters.
Counseling employers and plan sponsors regarding ERISA compliance, employee benefits administration, plan design, and regulatory requirements.
Reviewing and drafting plan documents, summary plan descriptions, employee communications, and related benefits documentation.
Supporting the employee benefits aspects of mergers & acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
Independently managing sophisticated advisory matters while maintaining significant client interaction.