Employee Benefits Attorney

Job Title:
Employee Benefits Attorney

Job Overview:
A respected law firm located in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Employee Benefits Attorney to join its dynamic team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide array of employee benefits matters, including executive compensation, ERISA issues, and employee welfare plans, among others. The ideal candidate will bring a depth of expertise in employee benefits law and a passion for delivering high-quality legal services. This role provides an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Duties:

• Advise clients on a range of employee benefits matters, including the design, drafting, and administration of defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), and welfare benefit plans.
• Provide counsel on executive compensation programs, including tax-advantaged plans and compliance with ERISA and other related laws.
• Assist in merger and acquisition support, ensuring the integration of employee benefits plans and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Represent clients in dispute resolution and litigation matters related to employee benefits, ERISA compliance, and executive compensation.
• Offer strategic advice regarding plan compliance, governance, and regulatory reporting.
• Handle complex transactions, including advising on ESOPs and guiding clients through the transactional process.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of client service and attention to detail.

Requirements:

• At least 8 years of experience in employee benefits law, with a focus on ERISA, employee welfare plans, and executive compensation.
• Extensive experience with ESOP transactions and providing advisory services to ESOP clients.
• Strong understanding of tax laws as they pertain to employee benefit plans.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and projects concurrently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and quality of work.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in the state of Indiana (or ability to become admitted).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of ERISA, tax laws, and related regulations.
• Expertise in designing, drafting, and managing employee benefit plans.
• Proficient in legal research, analysis, and drafting of complex legal documents.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Advanced communication skills with a focus on client advisories and team collaboration.

Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and additional personal leave.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Collaborative, inclusive work culture with professional development resources.

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.