Employee Benefits Attorney

Title: Employee Benefits Attorney

Job Overview: A respected law firm in Bend, OR, is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Attorney with over a decade of expertise to join their team. This role involves working on complex benefits matters, providing legal counsel on retirement and compensation plans, and advising clients on compliance and transaction-related aspects within employee benefits law.

Duties:

• Design, draft, amend, and oversee the administration and governance of qualified retirement plans under various codes, including § 401(a), 403(b), and 457(b)
• Collaborate with clients to address documentary, administrative, and fiduciary issues in retirement, health, welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements
• Support clients through corporate transactions, including benefits and compensation aspects related to restructurings, reductions-in-force, and change-in-control scenarios
• Develop, document, and manage ERISA health and welfare plan materials and summary plan descriptions
• Provide legal advice on trust law issues associated with multiemployer plans and assess multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability
• Counsel clients on employment-related documents and 409A compliance matters
• Conduct due diligence and review Merger & Acquisition documents for ERISA-related considerations
• Offer insights on non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements, including Codes §§ 409A, 457, and 280G
• Demonstrate a commitment to client service with strong ethical practices and ownership of assigned projects

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in employee benefits law, particularly in areas involving qualified and non-qualified retirement plans
• Proficiency in handling ERISA, multiemployer plans, and compliance-related tasks
• Strong analytical, legal research, and writing skills with the ability to communicate complex information effectively
• Demonstrated client service ethics and experience working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in Oregon.

Skills:

• Exceptional project management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with a high degree of independence
• Proficiency in ERISA compliance, retirement plan governance, and multiemployer plan management
• Strong legal drafting, analytical, and research abilities
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a client-focused approach

Job Location:

• Bend, OR

Representing a wide range of businesses, with offices in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and California, this is one of the largest firms, specializing in bankruptcy, business and corporate, employment, environment, intellectual property, Native American law, real estate, privacy and data security, tax and estate planning, dispute resolution, and litigation. The firm has an environment where everybody is enthusiastic and team-oriented. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the firm recruits, retains, and promotes diverse talents in the firm and the communities. Believing in giving back, the attorneys provide substantial legal assistance to help more than 100 pro bono clients per year and support a low-income housing legal clinic in Seattle. The firm offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, life, 401(k) or profit-sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.