ERISA/Employee Benefits Associate

ERISA/Employee Benefits Associate

Location San Francisco, CA 94105 Date Posted October 29, 2026 Job ID 15511 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Legal is partnering with a respected boutique law firm in Oakland, California, to find a talented ERISA / Employee Benefits Associate Attorney to join its established employee benefits practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3-5 years of experience who is interested in sophisticated ERISA matters, meaningful client relationships, and work that directly impacts the retirement security, healthcare, and financial well-being of workers nationwide. The position offers a hybrid schedule, exposure to complex multiemployer benefit plans, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys in a specialized practice.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation of $108,000-$122,000, based on experience and years of practice.

• Hybrid work schedule with in-office collaboration Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and remote flexibility Tuesday and Thursday.

• The opportunity to join a boutique law firm with approximately 10-12 attorneys and a focused, specialized practice.

• Meaningful work supporting pension, healthcare, retirement savings, and training benefits for workers across the country.

• Exposure to sophisticated ERISA and Taft-Hartley multiemployer benefit matters involving diverse industries.

• The opportunity to work directly with experienced attorneys and advise trustees on complex legal and regulatory issues.

• A varied practice encompassing legal counseling, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and benefits-related disputes.

• The opportunity to contribute to innovative approaches to employee benefits and evolving benefit plan structures.

If You Have:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and eligibility to practice law in California.

• Approximately 3-5 years of legal experience, ideally involving ERISA, employee benefits, labor law, or related regulatory matters.

• Familiarity with Taft-Hartley multiemployer benefit plans, pension plans, health and welfare plans, or 401(k) plans.

• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and written communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, trustees, and fellow attorneys.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and the ability to work with legal practice management software.

• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a small, collaborative legal team.

You Will Be:

• Advise trustees of Taft-Hartley multiemployer pension, health and welfare, 401(k), and training funds on a broad range of legal matters.

• Draft, review, and revise trust agreements, plan documents, amendments, and related legal materials.

• Review, negotiate, and draft service provider agreements and other contracts involving employee benefit plans.

• Provide guidance on ERISA compliance, applicable federal regulations, and evolving employee benefits requirements.

• Evaluate employee benefits claims, administrative appeals, and related legal issues.

• Analyze employer withdrawal liability matters and provide legal guidance regarding multiemployer pension plan obligations.

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, recommendations, and other written analyses addressing complex benefits issues.

• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on innovative strategies to improve and administer employee benefit programs.

• Participate in client meetings, including occasional travel, to advise plan trustees and address legal and operational concerns.

• Work closely with senior attorneys on matters involving employee benefit funds and related labor organizations.