Employee Benefits Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking an Employee Benefits Associate Attorney with 4–6 years of experience to join its Employment Practices & Benefits Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in employee benefits law and experience advising both for-profit and nonprofit organizations on compliance, design, and implementation of benefit plans. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level associate to expand their expertise in a collaborative environment serving a diverse client base.

Location:

• Charlotte, NC

Duties:

• Advise clients on executive compensation arrangements, including nonqualified and equity-based plans

• Provide counsel on the design, implementation, and compliance of qualified retirement plans

• Advise on health and welfare benefit plans and related regulatory matters

• Draft and review plan documents, disclosures, and service agreements

• Monitor and interpret developments in federal benefits law, including ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and ACA regulations

• Counsel clients on benefits-related matters in corporate transactions

• Collaborate with attorneys in employment and corporate practice groups on cross-functional legal issues

Requirements:

• 4–6 years of law firm experience with a focus in employee benefits or executive compensation

• Familiarity with legal considerations for both nonprofit and for-profit entities

• Strong command of federal regulations applicable to benefit plans

• Experience handling compliance and administrative issues related to IRS, DOL, and PBGC regulations

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in North Carolina (or ability to obtain promptly)

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing capabilities

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously

• Client-focused mindset and a collaborative working style

• Proficiency in reviewing technical plan documents and government filings

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunity to work with an experienced and supportive legal team

• Career development and advancement opportunities within the practice group

Formed in the first quarter of the twentieth century, this North Carolina-based law firm is comprised of a fairly large team of highly skilled attorneys. It has nine practice groups, including corporate, commercial real estate, litigation, and trusts & estates. Prominent legal periodicals have time and again recognized several of the firm's attorneys for their solid legal expertise.