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Employee Benefits Attorney

US - NY - New York CityFull-time$217k–$293k2026-08-12 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Employee Benefits Attorney advising employers on workplace law, ERISA, and the Internal Revenue Code to develop proactive strategies and policies.

Role type

Mid-to-Senior level attorney (IC)

Builds

Legal strategies, policies, and business-oriented solutions for employer clients

Domain

Legal (Labor and Employment Law, Employee Benefits)

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

ERISA compliance, Internal Revenue Code expertise, health and welfare plan administration, retirement plan administration, executive compensation structuring, regulatory analysis, client advisory

Preferred skills

Wellness program design, COBRA administration, deferred compensation management, qualified and non-qualified plan administration

Technologies

Legal research databases, ERISA compliance tools

Responsibilities

Advise employers on benefits issues under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code; develop proactive strategies and strong policies; stay current on legislative and regulatory actions; communicate technical concepts clearly to clients

Seniority

Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC