Employee Benefits Associate Attorney

Job Title: Employee Benefits Associate Attorney

Job Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Job Overview: A well-established law firm is currently seeking a skilled Employee Benefits Associate Attorney to join its dynamic ESOPs, Benefits & Compensation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong background in employee benefits, executive compensation, and ERISA matters. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including privately held, publicly traded, governmental, and tax-exempt organizations, and provides counsel on various complex benefits-related matters.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of employee benefits issues, including qualified retirement plans, ESOPs, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, equity compensation, and welfare benefits.

• Advise clients on employee benefits issues related to mergers and acquisitions, IRS and DOL audits, and executive employment agreements.

• Help grow and develop the firm's ESOP practice while collaborating with other team members to expand capabilities and build the client base.

• Work closely with clients and attorneys to offer proactive and independent advice on all aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation.

• Handle compliance with ERISA regulations and other related laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation matters, preferably within a law firm environment.

• Experience with private-company ESOPs is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently.

• Proactive attitude and ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Virginia or North Carolina Bar, or the ability to become licensed and remain in good standing.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of employee benefits law, including ERISA.

• Familiarity with executive compensation structures and related legal compliance.

• Proficiency in handling regulatory and compliance issues related to employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and other benefits programs.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Excellent communication and client interaction skills.

Job Location:

• Virginia Beach, VA

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.

• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401(k) matching and profit-sharing.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

This firm's progressive attitude towards expansion has allowed them to adapt to a quickly changing legal world. Their Richmond office uses this attitude to represent a diverse clientele in senior housing and care, real estate strategies, real estate claims, title insurance, mortgage default solutions, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, litigation, lender representation, labor and employment, international, intellectual property, franchising, health care, government contracts, construction, family law, environmental law, ESOP's, employee benefits, cybersecurity, corporate, public finance, commercial, business taxation, bankruptcy, creditors' rights, business restructuring, and alcoholic beverage matters.