Employee Benefits Attorney

Portland office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks employee benefits attorney with 10+ years of experience. The candidate should have experience in designing, drafting, amending administration and governance of qualified retirement plans under Code 401(a) and other types of tax-favored retirement plans subject to 403(b) and 457(b), etc; Working with clients to correct documentary, administrative and fiduciary errors in retirement plans, health, and welfare plans and executive compensation arrangements; Assisting with benefits and compensation aspects of corporate transactions and restructurings, reductions-in-force and change-in-control situations; Helping clients design, document, and administer ERISA health and welfare plan documents and summary plan descriptions; Advising employers on contract and other trust law issues in connection with multiemployer plans; Analyzing and advising on multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability. Must have experience with employment-related documents and 409A issues; advising clients on due diligence and reviewing Merger and Acquisition documents for ERISA-related items; an understanding of non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements and Code 409A, 457, 280G, etc. Must have excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid legal research, analysis, writing, and communication skills. Oregon, Washington, California, or Alaska State Bar admission is required.

Representing a wide range of businesses, with offices in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and California, this is one of the largest firms, specializing in bankruptcy, business and corporate, employment, environment, intellectual property, Native American law, real estate, privacy and data security, tax and estate planning, dispute resolution, and litigation. The firm has an environment where everybody is enthusiastic and team-oriented. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the firm recruits, retains, and promotes diverse talents in the firm and the communities. Believing in giving back, the attorneys provide substantial legal assistance to help more than 100 pro bono clients per year and support a low-income housing legal clinic in Seattle. The firm offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, life, 401(k) or profit-sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.