We are working with an established, mid-size law firm seeking an experienced Employee Benefits/ERISA Attorney to join its sophisticated and growing practice. This opportunity is particularly well suited for an attorney interested in long-term career advancement, including a clear path toward partnership and the opportunity to assume responsibility for an existing full or partial book of business as part of the firm's succession planning efforts.
The successful candidate will have at least six years of experience advising on a broad range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters. The practice includes counseling clients on the design, drafting, implementation, and ongoing compliance of qualified retirement plans, employee welfare benefit plans, cafeteria plans, ESOPs, and executive compensation arrangements.
Candidates should also have experience advising plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and administrators regarding ERISA compliance, fiduciary responsibilities, governance, and day-to-day plan administration issues. Strong familiarity with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, the Affordable Care Act, COBRA, HIPAA, and related regulatory frameworks is expected.
Additional experience with IRC Section 409A, 401(k) and 403(b) plans, governmental plans, or employee benefits issues arising in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions is highly valued. Experience working with single-employer plans and law firm experience is required.
This role offers substantial flexibility, including a fully remote work structure with no relocation requirement for the right candidate. While candidates located within the Eastern time zone are preferred, the firm remains open to exceptional attorneys in other locations within the continental United States.
Qualified candidates must be admitted in their primary state of practice and willing to seek admission in Connecticut if not already admitted.
The firm offers:
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Bonus opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package
Flexible hybrid work arrangement
Collaborative and supportive culture
Strong long-term growth and advancement potential The firm is known for its collegial culture, accessible leadership, and commitment to professional development. Attorneys are given meaningful responsibility, encouraged to build lasting client relationships, and supported in developing sustainable, long-term careers.
The platform offers the ability to continue building a sophisticated practice without sacrificing quality of life or broader personal and professional goals.
For consideration, please provide a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample (preferably not edited by others). Cover letters are appreciated but not required.All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.
Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
