ERISA/Employee Benefits Associate Attorney

Job Title: ERISA/Employee Benefits Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm located in Columbus, OH, is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney to join its Employee Benefits and ERISA practice. This role offers an opportunity to advise clients on a broad range of transactional and regulatory issues related to retirement plans, executive compensation, and other employee benefit arrangements. The firm is known for delivering high-level legal strategies to regional and national clients and is expanding its practice with a dedicated legal professional who thrives in a collaborative and business-oriented setting.

Duties:

• Guide ERISA, tax, and compliance matters affecting benefit plans and compensation arrangements

• Structure and review retirement and welfare benefit plans for legal compliance and strategic optimization

• Draft, revise, and interpret plan documents, policies, and related materials

• Advise clients on executive compensation, employment agreements, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans

• Conduct due diligence and support transactions involving ESOPs and other benefit-related considerations

• Assist in identifying risks and developing practical legal solutions for employers and plan sponsors

• Stay current with developments in employee benefits law and related federal regulations

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience focusing on ERISA, employee benefits, or executive compensation matters

• Demonstrated ability to handle complex transactional work within a law firm environment

• Proficiency in analyzing IRS and DOL rules and guidance

• Prior experience advising on ESOPs is highly desirable

• Clear and persuasive written and verbal communication skills

• The capability to independently manage assignments and interact with clients

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Eligibility for admission in Ohio, or willingness to obtain it

Skills:

• Strong legal research and drafting skills

• Attention to detail and the ability to handle high volumes of information

• Client service orientation with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving

• Team-oriented mindset with collaborative instincts

Job Location:

• Columbus, OH

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

• Paid parental leave

• Life and disability insurance options

• Employee wellness programs

• Business-casual environment with a supportive, inclusive team culture

This multi-office firm has more than 125 attorneys in the Ohio area. The recent expansion of this firm has not prevented it from maintaining a small firm culture. Associates are encouraged to keep a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives. One reason that we like this firm is because they have a strict policy of maintaining and promoting a culturally and racially diverse firm. With a dynamic litigation practice that has clients from individuals to large corporations, this firm maintains a culture that emphasizes small-firm values even as it anticipates and welcomes technological and legal advances and changes.