Harris Beach Murtha
Experienced Attorney - ERISA/Employee Benefits
Harris Beach Murtha, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Experienced Attorney - ERISA/Employee Benefits
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Open to all office locations for a hybrid opportunity: Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, New York City, Rochester (Pittsford), Syracuse, Long Island (Uniondale), and White Plains, NY; Hartford, New Haven and Stamford, CT; Boston, MA Description:
Harris Beach Murtha seeks an experienced ERISA/employee benefits attorney to join our Corporate Practice Group. The ideal candidate will bring 7–10 years of experience advising business clients on qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and the benefits side of M&A transactions. This role offers the opportunity for direct client engagement, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, 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, 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 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 information:
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. Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period, agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to resumes@harrisbeachmurtha.com to inquire about potential collaboration for this position. Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied backgrounds and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Harris Beach Murtha Harris Beach Murtha formed in 2025 via the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. A forward-thinking and innovative partnership with the benefit of more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach back to 1856 and the firm has had ties to New England since 1936. The firm’s practice areas span appellate law, business litigation, corporate, health care, labor and employment, tax, and more, with offices across the Northeast and Boston, MA. The firm’s policy prohibiting unlawful discrimination applies to all aspects of employment.
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Experienced Attorney - ERISA/Employee Benefits
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Harris Beach Murtha Location:
Open to all office locations for a hybrid opportunity: Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, New York City, Rochester (Pittsford), Syracuse, Long Island (Uniondale), and White Plains, NY; Hartford, New Haven and Stamford, CT; Boston, MA Description:
Harris Beach Murtha seeks an experienced ERISA/employee benefits attorney to join our Corporate Practice Group. The ideal candidate will bring 7–10 years of experience advising business clients on qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and the benefits side of M&A transactions. This role offers the opportunity for direct client engagement, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, 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, 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 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 information:
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. Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period, agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to resumes@harrisbeachmurtha.com to inquire about potential collaboration for this position. Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied backgrounds and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Harris Beach Murtha Harris Beach Murtha formed in 2025 via the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. A forward-thinking and innovative partnership with the benefit of more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach back to 1856 and the firm has had ties to New England since 1936. The firm’s practice areas span appellate law, business litigation, corporate, health care, labor and employment, tax, and more, with offices across the Northeast and Boston, MA. The firm’s policy prohibiting unlawful discrimination applies to all aspects of employment.
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