Employee Benefits Attorney

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Job Title: Employee Benefits Attorney

Job Location: Seattle, WA

Job Overview

A leading law firm seeks a highly experienced Employee Benefits Attorney with over a decade of specialized knowledge in employee benefits law to join their team. This role requires an adept attorney skilled in navigating complex retirement, health, welfare, and compensation plans within a collaborative, client-focused setting. This opportunity is ideal for a professional who thrives on guiding corporate transactions and compliance with ERISA and other relevant regulations.

Duties

• Draft, design, amend, and manage qualified retirement plans under Code § 401(a) and other tax-favored retirement plans, including those subject to 403(b) and 457(b).
• Support clients in resolving errors in retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements.
• Provide strategic counsel on benefits and compensation matters in corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and reductions in force.
• Develop, document, and administer ERISA-compliant health and welfare plans and associated summaries.
• Advise clients on contract and trust law issues related to multiemployer plans.
• Analyze multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liabilities and offer expert guidance.
• Address employment-related documents and resolve issues surrounding Code 409A.
• Conduct due diligence and review documents for ERISA considerations in mergers and acquisitions.
• Understand and provide insights on non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements, including Codes §§ 409A, 457, and 280G.
• Exhibit a commitment to client service, including taking ownership of projects and engaging collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in employee benefits law, including specific experience with retirement and health plans, fiduciary responsibilities, and compensation arrangements.
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Proven client service ethic with a commitment to quality and responsiveness.
• Ability to work independently on projects while also collaborating effectively in a team setting.
• Membership in the State Bar of Washington.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of Washington.

Skills

• Advanced understanding of ERISA, multiemployer pension plans, and compliance issues.
• Proficiency in drafting and interpreting complex employee benefit documents.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Job Location

• Seattle, WA

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