Employee Benefits Attorney

About the Opportunity

We are representing a premier, growing law firm offering a career-defining succession opportunity within their Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation department. This is a full-time and direct-hire replacement opening for an attorney to take over a retiring Partner’s established book of business within 1–2 years. This role offers a clear, direct track to Partnership while maintaining a manageable 1,650-hour billable requirement.

Duties

• Advise employers on the design and administration of executive compensation and single-employer benefit plans (401k, 403b, 409a).
• Counsel clients on compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, HIPAA, COBRA, and the ACA.
• Draft and amend complex plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and equity compensation arrangements.
• Provide guidance on benefits structures during mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions.
• Mentor and manage a junior associate upon transitioning into the Partner role.

Requirements

• Experience: 5–7+ years of expertise in ERISA, executive compensation, and employee benefit plans.
• Education/Bar: JD from an accredited law school and active license in any US jurisdiction (CT bar preferred or eligibility to waive in).
• Skills: Strong technical knowledge of IRS code provisions, DOL regulations, and cafeteria plan compliance.
• Commitment: Seeking a professional with a stable career history ready for a long-term succession path.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• PTO
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Saving Account
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary life Insurance
• LTD Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401k w/ Employer Contributions
• Dependent Care

Why Apply?
This role offers the rare combination of complex executive compensation work with a culture that truly believes in work-life balance, valuing efficiency over excessive hours. If you are a detail-oriented attorney who wants to work for a firm that supports your personal time while providing a direct path to Partnership in a thriving environment, we want to hear from you.