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Insero Talent Solutions

ERISAEmployee Benefits Attorney

Insero Talent Solutions, Rochester, New York, United States

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ERISA/Employee Benefits Attorney

Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Ithaca, or Albany, New York

Insero Talent Solutions is thrilled to partner with a national law firm in their search for an ERISA/Employee Benefits Attorney to join their growing team.

Our client proudly employs 250+ attorneys, practicing in more than 30 major areas of law, and has offices across multiple states. They are continually ranked national among top law firms by The National Law Journal and Law360.

The ideal candidate will provide counsel to business clients on all aspects of employee benefit plans, including qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and the benefits components of mergers and acquisitions. This position offers the opportunity for direct client interaction, collaboration with attorneys across multiple practice areas, and representation before federal agencies such as the Department of Labor (DOL), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).

Responsibilities

Advise business clients on complex compliance, regulatory and transactional matters, including the 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-related 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

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school

7–10+ years of ERISA and employee benefits experience, preferably in a law firm serving business clients

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

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