Employee Benefits Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Employee Benefits Associate to join their collaborative team in Norfolk, VA. The role involves advising a diverse range of clients on benefits and compensation topics, including retirement plans, ESOPs, and executive agreements.

Duties

• Advise clients on qualified retirement plans and employee stock ownership plans.
• Handle nonqualified deferred compensation and equity compensation matters.
• Assist with employment tax and welfare benefits issues.
• Participate in M&A transactions and IRS/DOL audits.
• Draft and review executive employment agreements.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance client services.

Requirements

• Two or more years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation.
• Experience with private-company ESOPs is beneficial but not required.
• Commitment to long-term practice in employee benefits and executive compensation.
• Ability to work independently and build client relationships.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Virginia or North Carolina Bar, or ability to become licensed.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proactive and independent work ethic.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Profit sharing and 401(k) plan.
• Generous leave benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Seven law offices are based in Virginia. The legal practice began thirty years ago. A fairly large group of well-established attorneys comprise their law firm. Practice areas are across-the-board. A number of their practice disciplines consist of corporate-public finance, family law, health care, labor-employment, litigation and senior housing-care team. The firm was recognized by a prominent law publication.