ERISA/Employee Benefits Lawyer

Axiom Talent Platform

42d•$104,500 - $325,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking Employee Benefits/ERISA Lawyers to work hybrid or remotely with our clients in the financial services, luxury retail, food/beverage, technology, and life sciences industries, with a primary focus on health and welfare plans. Axiom is a pioneer in the alternative legal services industry, serving over 1,500 legal departments globally with a blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of relevant legal practice experience in employee benefits/ERISA law, with a strong focus on health and welfare plans.
Strong understanding of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, MHPAEA, and other federal and state regulations impacting group health plans.
Experience with ERISA plan governance requirements, including drafting and maintaining plan documents, SPDs, and required notices, and advising on fiduciary processes for health and welfare plans.
Experience reviewing M&A due diligence and advising on health and welfare plan issues in corporate transactions.
Experience negotiating and managing health and welfare vendor contracts (TPAs, PBMs, stop-loss, wellness, networks, consultants).
Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain complex benefits rules in clear, practical terms.
Efficient multitasker with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally with HR, benefits, finance, and legal teams.
Positive mentality and willingness to tackle new and evolving business needs, including emerging trends in health, wellness, and leave programs.
High ethical standards, professional integrity, and sound judgment and risk-assessment skills in a regulated environment.
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in your state of primary residence.

Responsibilities

Advise on the design, implementation, and administration of health and welfare benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, wellness, cafeteria plans, and FSAs/HSAs/HRAs.
Counsel clients on compliance with ERISA, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), COBRA, HIPAA, MHPAEA, and related federal and state laws affecting group health plans.
Draft, review, and update plan documents, SPDs, SBCs, required notices, and employee communications for health and welfare plans.
Advise on plan governance and fiduciary compliance, including oversight structures, committee practices, and documentation.
Handle vendor and service provider agreements for health and welfare plans (e.g., TPAs, PBMs, stop‑loss carriers, wellness vendors, networks, consultants), including reviewing and negotiating terms.
Support clients in responding to claims, appeals, audits, and inquiries (e.g., DOL, IRS, HHS, state insurance departments) related to health and welfare benefits.
Conduct benefits‑related due diligence in M&A transactions, focusing on health and welfare plans, and advise on integration, transition, or termination of plans.
Monitor and interpret regulatory developments and guidance affecting group health plans and translate them into practical, business‑oriented advice and implementation steps.
Partner with HR, benefits, legal, and finance teams to develop and implement compliant, employee‑friendly benefits strategies across multiple industries.