Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney in Norfolk, VA, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. The candidate will advise clients on health and welfare plan matters, ensuring compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and the Affordable Care Act. A portable book of business is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise major companies and nonprofit health systems on executive compensation, retirement, and health and welfare programs.
• Design, implement, and maintain benefit programs.
• Counsel employers on compensation and benefits issues in corporate operations, mergers and acquisitions, and financings.
• Provide guidance on related tax and securities matters.
• Support transactional work involving compensation and benefits.
• Handle ERISA and employee benefit plan matters.

Requirements

• Experience with defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans.
• Proficiency in health and welfare plans.
• Knowledge of ERISA and Internal Revenue Code compliance.
• Familiarity with Code 409A, 457(f), 280G, and 162(m).
• Experience drafting plan documents, SPDs, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to review provider agreements.
• Experience drafting and reviewing executive compensation and equity-based arrangements.
• Advising public and private companies in transactions.
• Virginia Bar admission is required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the Virginia Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.

This large, full-service law firm has two offices in Virginia that serve clients in local, regional, national and international matters. The firm has extensive experience in the areas of Corporate law, Creditors Rights and Bankruptcy, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Environmental law, International Business, Labor and Employment law, Litigation, Public Finance, Real Estate, Taxation, Trust and Estate Planning and Administration and Internet related issues. The firms lawyers consistently distinguish themselves as aggressive litigators and highly skilled business attorneys. Associates will have the opportunity for a sophisticated legal practice within an environment that promotes professional development and a commitment to community. Prepare to be challenged and granted early client contact.