Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney

A law firm in Charlotte is seeking a Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice. The ideal candidate will have experience with qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements. Supporting benefits and compensation in M&A, ERISA litigation, and withdrawal liability experience is a plus. The candidate must be detail-oriented and possess excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills.

Duties:

• Provide support for benefits and compensation matters
• Handle qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements
• Assist with benefits and compensation aspects of M&A transactions
• Participate in ERISA litigation matters if necessary
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Draft legal documents, including agreements and memoranda
• Communicate effectively with internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Certifications:

Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction

Skills:

• Detail-oriented
• Excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals

Benefits Offered:

• Health & Wellness
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Care
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Total Compensation
• Competitive Base Pay
• Outstanding Benefits
• Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Performance Recognition
• ABA, State and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Short Term Disability Plan
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Parental/Family Leave
• Culture and Workplace