Employee Benefits Attorney

Job Title: Employee Benefits Attorney

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm located in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Employee Benefits Attorney to join their team. This role will focus on a wide range of employee benefits matters, including ERISA compliance, employee welfare plans, executive compensation, and more. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a strong understanding of ERISA, tax laws, and the intricacies of employee benefit plans.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on various employee benefit matters, including retirement plans (defined contribution and defined benefit), employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), and executive compensation programs.
• Draft, design, and implement employee benefit plans, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Advise on mergers and acquisitions involving employee benefit issues, including plan design and structure.
• Handle ERISA compliance and regulatory issues, ensuring clients meet federal and state requirements.
• Assist with the resolution of employee benefit-related disputes and controversies.
• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored solutions for employee benefit needs.
• Provide strategic guidance on employee welfare plans and other compensation-related matters.

Requirements:

• At least 8 years of experience in employee benefits law, with a focus on ERISA and executive compensation.
• Extensive experience in designing, drafting, and implementing employee benefit plans and executive compensation arrangements.
• Expertise in handling employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and providing legal counsel to existing ESOPs.
• Strong understanding of federal tax laws and regulations as they pertain to employee benefits.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal projects and client relationships effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of ERISA, tax law, and employee benefit regulations.
• Expertise in drafting legal documents and contracts related to employee benefits.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Job Location:

• Cleveland, OH

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and 401(k) plan.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and a performance-based bonus structure.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

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.