Atlanta | Hybrid

Compensation, Benefits & ERISA Litigation Associate / Senior Associate / 

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

A leading international law firm is seeking an Associate, Senior Associate, or Counsel to join its highly regarded Employee Benefits practice in Atlanta.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in focusing on sophisticated health & welfare benefits matters, ERISA compliance, benefits counseling, and benefits-related litigation for a diverse client base that includes public companies, private companies, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

The Role

• Health & welfare benefits counseling
• ERISA compliance and regulatory guidance
• HIPAA compliance and privacy matters
• COBRA administration and compliance
• Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act compliance
• Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance and counseling
• No Surprises Act compliance and implementation
• Benefits-related litigation and dispute resolution
• Employee benefits due diligence in corporate transactions
• Direct client interaction and substantive responsibility

Ideal Background

• Approximately 3+ years of employee benefits experience
• Significant experience involving health & welfare benefit plans required
• Strong working knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act, and the No Surprises Act
• Experience advising employers, plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and administrators preferred
• Experience with benefits-related litigation, investigations, audits, or regulatory compliance matters is a plus
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Outstanding academic credentials
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Georgia bar admission preferred or ability to become admitted in Georgia

Why This Opportunity

• Industry-leading Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice
• Exposure to sophisticated health & welfare benefits matters for national clients
• Significant client interaction and responsibility
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and highly respected national platform
• Clear long-term growth and partnership potential
• Opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized ERISA and benefits practitioners

Compensation

Expected compensation ranges from approximately $240,000 – $425,000+ depending on level (Associate, Senior Associate, or Counsel), experience, and overall qualifications.

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented employee benefits attorneys with this type of background.

If you're open to a confidential conversation about the Atlanta market or would like additional information regarding these opportunities, please feel free to reach out directly.

Confidential inquiries are welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com