Mid-Level Employee Benefits Associate

Job Overview

A leading law firm is seeking a skilled Mid-Level Associate to join its national Employee Benefits practice. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in employee benefits law, including a strong understanding of ERISA, retirement plans, executive compensation, health & welfare benefits, fringe benefits, and M&A-related employee benefits matters. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, high-impact legal issues in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties

• Provide expert legal counsel on employee benefits matters, including retirement plans, executive compensation, health & welfare plans, and fringe benefits.
• Advise clients on employee benefits issues related to mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring.
• Draft legal documents, including memos, reports, and client correspondence.
• Conduct thorough legal research on emerging employee benefits regulations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop legal strategies and solutions for clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing high-quality legal service and strategic advice.
• Work on diverse and complex employee benefits matters, delivering practical and actionable solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in employee benefits law, with a focus on ERISA.
• Experience with qualified retirement plans, executive compensation, health & welfare benefits, fringe benefits, and/or M&A-related employee benefits issues.
• Strong academic credentials and proven legal abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts in clear and actionable terms.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active bar membership in the state

Skills

• Strong understanding of ERISA and employee benefits law.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to distill complex legal matters into clear, actionable advice for clients.
• Strong problem-solving skills and practical legal acumen.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and manage multiple tasks.
• Exceptional client relations skills with a focus on high-quality service.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package (details available upon request).
• Opportunities for career development and growth within a dynamic legal team.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

The Los Angeles office of this large, national firm is among the largest of the firms offices, with especially strong practices in the areas of labor and employment law and health care law. Offering services to a wide variety of clients both in southern California and nationally the firms attorneys also regularly practice in areas that include general litigation, government contracts, intellectual property, and corporate and securities law. Many of the firms partners have served in key government positions with, among others, the U.S. Departments of Justice, Labor and Health and Human Services, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.