Employee Benefits Attorney

Columbus office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks employee benefits attorney with 3-5 years of experience with employee benefits aspects of business transactions, equity-based and other incentive compensation arrangements, and ERISA, including qualified plans and health and welfare benefits. The candidate will perform sophisticated benefits compliance and plan design work for clients in the areas of pension and retirement plans, health and welfare benefits, and incentive, equity-based, and nonqualified deferred compensation. Will contribute to client transactions by conducting employee benefits due diligence, issue-spotting, assisting with purchase agreement and disclosure schedule drafting and review, and advising on post-closing matters. Have opportunities for advancement, including partnership track (if desired), in a collegial environment. Receive training opportunities with partners and other colleagues, allowing for increasing levels of responsibility as experience warrants. Collaborate across practice groups and across offices. Engage in client and business development activities. Should preferably have a good working knowledge of employee benefits law.

The candidate should be highly motivated and a self-starter, and strive to continually grow and gain increased responsibility. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and strong analytical abilities. Must have a keen interest in developing and implementing relationship-building skills both internally and externally. Should have excellent law school credentials and references. The firm offers competitive salaries and bonus opportunities; One-on-one career coaching and outstanding professional development opportunities and support; and Quality benefit programs, including an annual stipend to support attorneys' interests and hobbies outside of the workplace. Workplace flexibility and remote work opportunity.

This law firm was established over a hundred years ago to serve startups, large companies, and governmental entities with their legal needs. Their areas of practice include tax, environment, litigation, real estate, governmental law, bankruptcy, intellectual property, and more. Their offices are located in Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, New York City, Washington D.C., and Indianapolis.