Attorney - Employee Benefits

Location: Open to all office locations for a hybrid opportunity: Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, New York City, Rochester (Pittsford), Syracuse, Long Island (Uniondale), and White Plains, NY; Hartford, New Haven and Stamford, CT; Boston, MA Description: Harris Beach Murtha seeks an experienced employee benefits attorney to join our Labor and Employment Practice Group. The ideal candidate will bring 7?10 years of experience advising business clients on qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and the benefits side of M&A transactions. This role offers the opportunity for direct client engagement, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and representation before federal agencies such as the Department of Labor (DOL), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The Employee Benefits Attorney will have the opportunity to: 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 Provide strategic counsel on ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and related federal and state regulations Represent clients before the DOL, IRS, and PBGC in audits, investigations, compliance and plan terminations Draft and review plan documents, amendments, summary plan descriptions (SPDs), summaries of material modifications (SMMs), and other compliance-related communications Support business transactions with due diligence and integration of employee benefit plans Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and proactively advise clients on risk mitigation and compliance strategies Collaborate with attorneys in corporate, tax, and labor & employment practice groups to deliver integrated client service The firm requires a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually Applications are encouraged and desired if you have: 7?10 years of ERISA and employee benefits experience, preferably in a law firm serving business clients Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school Admitted to the bar and in good standing Demonstrated experience with DOL, IRS, and PBGC interactions, including administrative proceedings Strong technical knowledge of retirement and health plan compliance Excellent legal research, writing, and client communication skills Ability to manage multiple client matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Familiarity with executive compensation and nonqualified plans Experience advising large, multi-state or multinational employers LL.M. in Taxation or Employee Benefits is a plus Military experience welcome Salary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position, book of business, and geographic locations. This role also offers an opportunity for performance-based bonus eligibility. Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse, NY: $155,000 - $200,000 Long Island (Uniondale) and White Plains, NY: $165,000 - $200,000 New York, NY: $170,000 - $200,000 Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period, agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at resumes@harrisbeachmurtha.com to inquire about potential collaboration for this position. Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Employee Benefits, ERISA, M&A, Retirement Plans