Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks an experienced Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Attorney to join its Virginia Beach office. This role involves designing and managing complex employee benefits programs, including retirement, health and welfare, and executive compensation plans. The attorney will also provide strategic advice on compliance with IRS and other regulatory requirements, ensuring clients' benefit programs meet legal standards. This is an opportunity to lead the firm's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice while working with a diverse client base across industries.

Duties:

• Design, implement, and maintain employee benefits programs, including retirement, health, welfare, and executive compensation plans.
• Analyze and ensure compliance with Code Sections 409A, 457(f), 280G, and 162(m).
• Negotiate with regulatory agencies such as the IRS, DOL, and PBGC to secure favorable outcomes for clients.
• Advise clients on ERISA matters, including issues related to mergers, acquisitions, pension plans, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Guide the Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, HITECH, and wellness programs.
• Counsel a diverse range of clients, including for-profit, tax-exempt entities, large health systems, and governmental bodies.
• Lead the firm's Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice, contributing to policy and recruitment efforts.

Requirements:

• Licensed to practice law in Virginia.
• Extensive experience in employee benefits and executive compensation law.
• Strong knowledge of Code Sections 409A, 457(f), 280G, and 162(m).
• Proven ability to negotiate with regulatory agencies, including the IRS, DOL, and PBGC.
• Deep understanding of ERISA, the Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, and HITECH regulations.
• Experience advising a diverse client base.
• Leadership experience with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active Virginia Bar admission is required.

Skills:

• Expertise in employee benefits program design and compliance.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters and regulatory interactions.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to lead the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Engage in meaningful work impacting a diverse client base.
• Competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

This full-time role offers an opportunity to lead a growing practice within a dynamic law firm. Ideal for attorneys with significant experience in employee benefits and executive compensation law who are eager to shape and develop client strategies in this critical practice area.

Areas of specialization include transactional and litigation law. Law offices are based in Virginia and North Carolina. The law practice was formed in the mid 1800's. Seventy-five knowledgeable attorneys and a professional support group are on staff. Practice areas and industries are significant. Some of their practice disciplines are business, business-professional litigation and healthcare. The firm endorses pro-bono work and diversity in the labor force.