Harris Beach Murtha
Experienced Attorney - ERISA/Employee Benefits
Harris Beach Murtha, Northeast Ithaca, New York, United States
Experienced Attorney - ERISA/Employee Benefits
Join Harris Beach Murtha as an experienced ERISA/employee benefits attorney in our Corporate Practice Group. The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years advising business clients on qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and benefits matters in M&A transactions. You will engage directly with clients, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and represent before 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, including design, implementation, and ongoing compliance of 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), summaries of material modifications (SMMs), and other compliance communications.
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 Location‑based compensation ranges as follows:
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
This role also offers performance‑based bonus eligibility.
EEO Statement Harris Beach Murtha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from diverse candidates, including military experience, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment.
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Responsibilities
Advise business clients on complex compliance, regulatory, and transactional matters, including design, implementation, and ongoing compliance of 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), summaries of material modifications (SMMs), and other compliance communications.
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 Location‑based compensation ranges as follows:
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
This role also offers performance‑based bonus eligibility.
EEO Statement Harris Beach Murtha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from diverse candidates, including military experience, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment.
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