Mid-Level Employee Benefits Associate

Job Overview

A national law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join its Employee Benefits practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employee benefits law and ERISA, including experience with qualified retirement plans, executive compensation, health and welfare plans, fringe benefits, and mergers & acquisitions.

Location

• Princeton, NJ

Duties

• Advise clients on employee benefits law, including retirement plans, executive compensation, health and welfare benefits, and fringe benefits.
• Provide legal counsel on mergers, acquisitions, and downsizing as related to employee benefits.
• Distill complex legal matters into actionable and easily understandable advice for clients.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop creative solutions to employee benefits-related issues.
• Conduct legal research and draft documents, memos, and other written materials.
• Assist in client presentations and maintain client relationships.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in employee benefits law and ERISA.
• Experience with qualified retirement plans, executive compensation, health & welfare plans, fringe benefits, and/or M&A-related employee benefits issues.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to simplify complex legal matters and present them in a client-friendly format.
• Collaborative team-oriented mindset and enthusiasm for dynamic, entrepreneurial work environments.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active bar membership in one of the state.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of ERISA, employee benefits law, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package (details available upon request).
• Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and entrepreneurial legal practice.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

This national law firm was founded four decades ago with experience in several practices. Their areas of practice include litigation, transactions, employment, labor, workforce management, health care, life sciences, corporate, intellectual property, real estate, and more. Their offices are located in Boston, Baltimore, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Stamford, Chicago, Newark, and Washington DC.