Harris Beach Murtha
Experienced Attorney - ERISA/Employee Benefits
Harris Beach Murtha, Rochester, New York, United States
Experienced Attorney - ERISA/Employee Benefits
Join Harris Beach Murtha as an Experienced Attorney in our Corporate Practice Group. The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years of advising business clients on qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and benefits in M&A transactions. This role offers direct client engagement, multidisciplinary collaboration, and representation before federal agencies such as the Department of Labor (DOL), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).
Responsibilities
Advise business clients on complex compliance, regulatory and transactional matters related to qualified retirement plans and health and welfare benefit programs.
Provide strategic counsel on ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and related federal and state regulations.
Represent clients before the DOL, IRS, and PBGC in audits, investigations, compliance, and plan terminations.
Draft and review plan documents, amendments, summary plan descriptions (SPDs), and summaries of material modifications (SMMs).
Support business transactions with due diligence and integration of employee benefit plans.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and proactively advise clients on risk mitigation and compliance strategies.
Collaborate with attorneys in corporate, tax, and labor & employment practice groups to deliver integrated client service.
Qualifications
7–10+ years of ERISA and employee benefits experience, preferably in a law firm serving business clients.
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admitted to the bar and in good standing.
Demonstrated experience with DOL, IRS, and PBGC interactions, including administrative proceedings.
Strong technical knowledge of retirement and health plan compliance.
Excellent legal research, writing, and client communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple client matters and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Familiarity with executive compensation and nonqualified plans.
Experience advising large, multi‑state or multinational employers.
LL.M. in Taxation or Employee Benefits is a plus.
Military experience welcome.
Salary Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse, NY: $155,000 - $200,000 Long Island (Uniondale) and White Plains, NY: $165,000 - $200,000 New York, NY: $170,000 - $200,000 Performance‑based bonus eligibility available.
Contact Applications are accepted directly through Harris Beach Murtha. For agency inquiries, email
resumes@harrisbeachmurtha.com .
Equal Opportunity Employer Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha & Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Responsibilities
Advise business clients on complex compliance, regulatory and transactional matters related to qualified retirement plans and health and welfare benefit programs.
Provide strategic counsel on ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and related federal and state regulations.
Represent clients before the DOL, IRS, and PBGC in audits, investigations, compliance, and plan terminations.
Draft and review plan documents, amendments, summary plan descriptions (SPDs), and summaries of material modifications (SMMs).
Support business transactions with due diligence and integration of employee benefit plans.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and proactively advise clients on risk mitigation and compliance strategies.
Collaborate with attorneys in corporate, tax, and labor & employment practice groups to deliver integrated client service.
Qualifications
7–10+ years of ERISA and employee benefits experience, preferably in a law firm serving business clients.
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admitted to the bar and in good standing.
Demonstrated experience with DOL, IRS, and PBGC interactions, including administrative proceedings.
Strong technical knowledge of retirement and health plan compliance.
Excellent legal research, writing, and client communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple client matters and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Familiarity with executive compensation and nonqualified plans.
Experience advising large, multi‑state or multinational employers.
LL.M. in Taxation or Employee Benefits is a plus.
Military experience welcome.
Salary Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse, NY: $155,000 - $200,000 Long Island (Uniondale) and White Plains, NY: $165,000 - $200,000 New York, NY: $170,000 - $200,000 Performance‑based bonus eligibility available.
Contact Applications are accepted directly through Harris Beach Murtha. For agency inquiries, email
resumes@harrisbeachmurtha.com .
Equal Opportunity Employer Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha & Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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