Employee Benefits Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking a qualified Employee Benefits Attorney to join its Business Law Practice Group, with a focus on health benefits and regulatory compliance. This full-time position supports the growing needs of clients in navigating the complexities of ERISA, HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act, and related laws. The ideal candidate will have deep interest and/or experience in regulatory frameworks impacting third-party health plan service providers. Both partner-track and non-partner-track pathways are available, depending on the candidate’s experience and goals.

Location:

• Chicago, IL

Duties:

• Advise clients on compliance with ERISA and federal regulations governing health and welfare benefit plans

• Provide legal support to employers, insurance carriers, TPAs, PBMs, HRA administrators, and benefits consultants

• Assist with matters involving:

  • HIPAA

  • Affordable Care Act

  • No Surprises Act

  • Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

  • Wellness programs and cafeteria plans

• Analyze and draft regulatory documents, legal memoranda, and complex contracts

• Stay abreast of evolving legislation, litigation, and regulatory guidance affecting the employee benefits landscape

Requirements:

• 1–8 years of experience practicing law with a focus on health and welfare benefits or health insurance regulatory compliance

• Knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and related statutes

• Proven experience advising benefit plan sponsors or service providers (e.g., PBMs, TPAs)

• Strong legal research and writing skills

• Excellent communication, time management, and client service skills

• Ability to distill complex legal content into clear and concise summaries

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Willingness and ability to gain bar admission in the hiring office's jurisdiction if not currently licensed there

Skills:

• Advanced legal drafting and contract review

• Regulatory compliance analysis

• Client counseling and relationship management

• Strong interpersonal communication

• Highly organized with attention to detail

• Positive attitude and professional presence

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits program including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Backup dependent care

  • Adoption assistance

• Partner-track and non-partner-track options available

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.