Associate/Counsel – ERISA/Fiduciary

Pay: $325,000.00 - $450,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join one of the nation's premier legal teams focused exclusively on employee benefits, retirement, and health care law.
• Work on sophisticated ERISA fiduciary matters for nationally recognized clients.
• Collaborate with highly respected attorneys who are leaders in this specialized practice area.
• Handle complex, high-impact legal work with significant client interaction.
• Enjoy a collegial, collaborative culture that values mentorship, innovation, and professional growth.
• Competitive bonus potential and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility while remaining connected with an exceptional legal team.

Location: Washington, DC – Hybrid schedule offering the flexibility to work both remotely and in a collaborative office environment.

Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state and have 3+ years of directly relevant ERISA fiduciary law experience. Candidates without substantive ERISA fiduciary experience cannot be considered.

About Us

We are a nationally recognized law firm focused exclusively on benefits, retirement, and health care law. For decades, our attorneys have helped employers, financial institutions, fiduciaries, service providers, and other organizations navigate some of the country's most complex regulatory and compliance challenges. We foster a collaborative culture built on excellence, innovation, respect, and professional development. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise clients on complex ERISA fiduciary compliance, governance, and regulatory matters.
• Counsel plan sponsors, fiduciaries, financial institutions, and service providers on fiduciary responsibilities and risk management.
• Analyze evolving ERISA regulations, Department of Labor guidance, and related legal developments.
• Draft and review fiduciary documents, policies, agreements, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and prepare practical client guidance.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Build trusted client relationships while managing sophisticated legal matters from strategy through execution.
• Contribute to thought leadership and help clients proactively address regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Active Bar license in any U.S. state.
• 3+ years of ERISA fiduciary law experience.
• Strong understanding of ERISA, fiduciary obligations, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Experience advising clients on complex employee benefits or fiduciary matters.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters with strong attention to detail.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll become part of a nationally respected practice where attorneys work on some of the most significant ERISA and fiduciary matters in the country. Our team values collaboration, mentorship, innovation, and professional excellence while providing meaningful opportunities for long-term career growth, client development, and challenging legal work in an evolving regulatory environment.

JPC-1582

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: Bar license in any state, 3+ yrs ERISA fiduciary exp

• Required Years as Associate: 3+

Additional context:

• Relocation - no

• Packages - no

Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 3–5 years: $325,000–$350,000

• 5–7 years: $350,000–$375,000

• 7–10+ years: $375,000–$385,000

• Exceptional Counsel-level candidate: Up to approximately $450,000

Submission Email: Name / Thomas Reddington-Kincaid /

treddington-kincaid@groom.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Premier ERISA and employee benefits law firm seeking an Associate/Counsel with 3+ years of ERISA fiduciary experience. Will advise sophisticated clients on fiduciary compliance, governance, and regulatory matters. Hybrid Washington, DC opportunity with top-tier compensation.

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• Client job title: Associate/Counsel (Attorney) – ERISA/Fiduciary

• Location: Washington, DC

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 3+

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