ERISA and Employee Benefits Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm in Irvine, CA, seeks an experienced ERISA and Employee Benefits Attorney to join its collaborative team. This role offers a fully remote opportunity, allowing professionals to simplify complex regulatory landscapes for clients across the country while maintaining a supportive and flexible work environment.

Duties

• Advise employers on retirement and welfare benefit plans, ensuring compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code.



• Draft plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and negotiate service provider contracts and investment management agreements.



• Counsel plan sponsors and fiduciaries on compliance requirements, governance, and best practices.



• Handle client inquiries and simplify complex legal issues regarding executive compensation and nonqualified deferred compensation plans.



• Manage benefit plan matters in mergers and acquisitions, including equity compensation and retention programs.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of legal or relevant industry experience in ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation.



• Licensure to practice law in a home jurisdiction is required; California licensure is preferred but not mandatory.



• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team and manage a flexible workload in a remote setting.

Education

• Law degree from a nationally recognized law school with strong academic credentials.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Deep knowledge of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related regulatory frameworks, including IRS and DOL voluntary correction programs.



• Experience with qualified defined contribution and defined benefit retirement plans, as well as nonqualified deferred compensation and equity plans.



• Proficiency in handling health and welfare benefit plans, including those for non-profit, governmental, and church organizations.



• Familiarity with investment products for retirement plans, Multiple Employer Plans, and Pooled Employer Plans.



• Exceptional research, analytical, and writing abilities, paired with outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a bonus structure.



• Health insurance coverage.



• 401(k) plan.



• Summer Fridays.



• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and training opportunities.



• Path to partnership for qualified candidates.

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