Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Alliance/Partner Management, Attorney, COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985), Compensation and Benefits, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation Plan, ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974), Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Insurance, Legal, Life Insurance, Mentoring, Regulations, Vision Plan
About the Opportunity
We are representing a premier, growing law firm offering a career-defining succession opportunity within their Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation department. This is a full-time and direct-hire replacement opening for an attorney to take over a retiring Partner’s established book of business within 1–2 years. This role offers a clear, direct track to Partnership while maintaining a manageable 1,650-hour billable requirement.
Duties
- Advise employers on the design and administration of executive compensation and single-employer benefit plans (401k, 403b, 409a).
- Counsel clients on compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, HIPAA, COBRA, and the ACA.
- Draft and amend complex plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and equity compensation arrangements.
- Provide guidance on benefits structures during mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions.
- Mentor and manage a junior associate upon transitioning into the Partner role.
Requirements
- Experience: 5–7+ years of expertise in ERISA, executive compensation, and employee benefit plans.
- Education/Bar: JD from an accredited law school and active license in any US jurisdiction (CT bar preferred or eligibility to waive in).
- Skills: Strong technical knowledge of IRS code provisions, DOL regulations, and cafeteria plan compliance.
- Commitment: Seeking a professional with a stable career history ready for a long-term succession path.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- PTO
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Saving Account
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary life Insurance
- LTD Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- 401k w/ Employer Contributions
- Dependent Care
Why Apply?
This role offers the rare combination of complex executive compensation work with a culture that truly believes in work-life balance, valuing efficiency over excessive hours. If you are a detail-oriented attorney who wants to work for a firm that supports your personal time while providing a direct path to Partnership in a thriving environment, we want to hear from you.