Employee Benefits Attorney

Job Title: Employee Benefits Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm located in Columbus, OH is currently seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Attorney to join its dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an attorney with a robust background in ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation matters. The position will focus on a wide array of employee benefits issues, including plan design, drafting, and support for various benefit plans, as well as M&A transactions and controversial work.

Duties:

• Advise clients on employee benefit plans including defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), and employee welfare plans.
• Design and draft employee benefits documentation and policies in compliance with ERISA and other relevant laws.
• Guide executive compensation programs, including stock options, bonuses, and retirement benefits.
• Support clients in mergers and acquisitions by reviewing and integrating employee benefit plans.
• Handle complex employee benefit plan disputes and controversies.
• Manage client relationships, providing expert legal advice and project management support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of legal services and solutions to clients.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in handling employee benefits, ERISA, and executive compensation matters.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and advising on employee benefit plans.
• Strong experience in ESOP transactions and advising on ESOP-related issues.
• Proficiency in ERISA, tax, and related laws concerning employee benefit plans.
• Solid communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Bar admission in Ohio or the ability to obtain Ohio bar membership within a reasonable time frame.

Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex legal matters with confidentiality and professionalism.

Job Location:

• Columbus, OH

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision coverage).
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Opportunity for bonuses and additional performance incentives.

This Vault-ranked firm has a client-first mindset, where attorneys are rewarded based on their listening and understanding their clients' goals, thinking creatively and aggressively to advance those goals, and obtaining the clients' ultimate success. Attorneys at this firm partner with members of the firm's affiliated businesses to provide comprehensive service to clients. These partnerships allow clients to access business consulting across a variety of disciplines. The attorneys truly work as one team to help their clients succeed. This modern, progressive firm boasts a highly respectful, transparent workplace culture, which fosters creativity, teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and service to clients and communities. This firm emphasizes significant investment in the communities where their attorneys live and practice. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.