Experienced Attorney - ERISA/Employee Benefits
Harris Beach Murtha
Advise business clients on ERISA and employee benefits compliance and transactions.
22 days ago ago
$155,000 - $200,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Rochester, NY
Hybrid
Company Size
300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Legal Services
Litigation
Real Estate
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Employment Law
Environmental Law
Tax Law
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Education
Financial Services
Food and Beverage
Retail
Hospitality
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Corporate
Role
What you would be doing
compliance advice
regulatory monitoring
plan documentation
audit representation
due diligence
strategic counsel
- Advise business clients on complex compliance, regulatory and transactional matters, including the design, implementation, and ongoing compliance of qualified retirement plans and health and welfare benefit programs
- Collaborate with attorneys in corporate, tax, and labor & employment practice groups to deliver integrated client service
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and proactively advise clients on risk mitigation and compliance strategies
- Support business transactions with due diligence and integration of employee benefit plans
- Draft and review plan documents, amendments, summary plan descriptions (SPDs), summaries of material modifications (SMMs), and other compliance-related communications
- Represent clients before the DOL, IRS, and PBGC in audits, investigations, compliance and plan terminations
- Provide strategic counsel on ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and related federal and state regulations
What you bring
erisa
ll.m.
j.d.
bar admission
retirement compliance
dol/irs
- 7–10+ years of ERISA and employee benefits experience, preferably in a law firm serving business clients
- Experience advising large, multi-state or multinational employers
- LL.M. in Taxation or Employee Benefits is a plus
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admitted to the bar and in good standing
- Excellent legal research, writing, and client communication skills
- Strong technical knowledge of retirement and health plan compliance
- Ability to manage multiple client matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated experience with DOL, IRS, and PBGC interactions, including administrative proceedings
- Military experience welcome
- Familiarity with executive compensation and nonqualified plans
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Company
Overview
Over 50 Years
Years in Business
The firm has established a strong presence in various legal sectors over decades.
Fortune 500
Enterprise Clients
The firm serves a range of clients, including large corporations such as Fortune 500 companies.
- Specializes in providing services to both private and public sector clients, with a diverse range of industries served.
- Offers expertise in corporate law, real estate, environmental matters, and public infrastructure.
- Known for managing large-scale commercial and government projects, especially in energy and utilities.
- Distinct for its ability to handle complex regulatory issues and navigate government policy challenges.
- The firm has expanded through strategic mergers, strengthening its position across several U.S. regions.
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