Mid-To-Senior Level Employee Benefits Associate Or Employee Benefits Counsel

Job Overview: A law firm based in Cleveland, OH, seeks a Mid-to-Senior Level Employee Benefits Associate or Employee Benefits Counsel to provide comprehensive advice on employee benefits matters, including retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation. This role involves leading due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, ensuring legal compliance, and drafting benefits-related agreements.

Duties:

• Advise clients on employee benefits, including qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation.
• Lead due diligence and transition matters for employee benefits during mergers and acquisitions.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, the Affordable Care Act, and other relevant federal and state laws.
• Draft and negotiate benefits-related agreements and documents, including plan documents, service provider agreements, and employee communications.
• Collaborate with legal, human resources, and finance teams on benefits administration and fiduciary compliance.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) with active Bar membership.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation law.
• Extensive knowledge of ERISA and related laws.
• Proven ability to handle employee benefits diligence and transition support for mergers and acquisitions.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

A preeminent firm with excellent name recognition and clout, this firm has been involved in many high-stakes, high-profile suits over the last few decades. Defying easy categorizations, though, associates at this firm also praise its commitment to work-life balance and the respectful mentorship delivered from senior partners. Additionally, this firm makes a strong showing in the of-the-moment privacy and data security arena, making it an excellent destination for those interested in this in-demand field.