Employee Benefits Partner

Job Title:

Employee Benefits Partner

Job Overview:

A distinguished law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking a seasoned attorney with deep expertise in employee benefits and executive compensation law. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a legal professional experienced in ERISA, retirement and welfare plan design, transactional support, and strategic client advising. The ideal candidate will demonstrate business development capabilities and possess a partial book of portable business related to employee benefits matters.

Duties:

• Advise clients on the structure, implementation, and maintenance of retirement, welfare, and executive compensation plans.

• Draft, review, and update plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and service agreements.

• Provide legal guidance on ERISA and Internal Revenue Code compliance requirements.

• Support M&A transactions, including conducting due diligence and drafting benefits-related provisions in purchase agreements.

• Address executive compensation matters such as 409A, 280G, stock options, equity grants, and associated disclosure and securities compliance issues.

• Review and negotiate administrative service agreements related to benefit plans.

• Collaborate across practice areas to provide comprehensive legal strategies.

• Cultivate and expand client relationships to grow the employee benefits practice.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of focused experience in employee benefits law.

• Demonstrated expertise in ERISA, executive compensation, and compliance with federal benefit regulations.

• Experience supporting M&A transactions with benefits due diligence and integration support.

• Capacity to independently manage complex matters and lead client engagements.

• Business development acumen and client management skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar (or ability to obtain admission promptly if currently out-of-state).

Skills:

• Advanced legal drafting and negotiation skills.

• Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.

• Effective communicator with the ability to explain complex benefit issues in plain terms.

• Team-oriented with leadership ability and a collaborative mindset.

• Proficiency in handling transactional documentation and compliance disclosures.

Job Location:

New York City, NY

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and long-term disability insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Defined benefit pension plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday schedule

• Opportunities for leadership and practice development

This is one of the nation's oldest law firms that has a tradition of excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. Their mission is to provide value to their clients through high-quality work, outstanding service, and attention to individual needs. The firm offers competitive salaries and practices in all major areas of the law, including litigation, business and banking, labor and employment, trusts and estates, and tax. There is a very friendly environment at this firm, for they aim to hire the same types of people whom they would choose to invite out for a cup of coffee or a glass of beer. Attorneys at this firm are well balanced and have passionate interests in politics, theater, and sports. They are the types of people who care about their communities and participate in them, and care about their families and friends and spend time with them. This firms success is greatly due to the types of people employed at this firm, for attorneys here have strong identities as people and realize that they cannot only to be defined by their legal practice. Their excellent record of pro bono work and community involvement is further evidence of their commitment to diversity, equality and justice, both in the workplace and in the communities where they live.