Employee Benefits Attorney
Summary of Relevant Experience
Summary of Experience – Employee Benefits Attorney @ Jackson Lewis
- ERISA and employee benefits attorney with a JD/MBA and approximately four years of progressive in-house counsel experience advising multiemployer pension and health funds and a Fortune 500 insurer on ERISA compliance, plan governance, and health and welfare plan administration.
- Litigation lead who has managed complex ERISA disputes, coordinated outside counsel, and reported directly to C-suite executives, bringing the client-service orientation and technical depth Jackson Lewis clients require.
- Compliance and regulatory counsel who has administered HIPAA programs, COBRA requirements, and employment law matters across large, regulated organizations, staying current on rapidly shifting legislative and agency actions.
- Employment law generalist with M&A due diligence experience spanning qualified and non-qualified benefit plan analysis, labor relations, and policy development for large multiemployer and corporate plan sponsors.
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Why this is a fit
Your ERISA, employee benefits, and HIPAA background aligns closely with this role's core requirements, and your in-house experience at multiemployer funds is directly relevant; however, this is a law-firm associate position (client-facing billable work) whereas your trajectory and target titles point toward in-house senior counsel or director-level roles, making it a partial seniority/setting mismatch.
About the role
Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee. The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. This position can sit in our NYC, Baltimore or Houston location. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in employee benefits, including familiarity with benefits issues under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and the Internal Revenue Code. Duties and Responsibilities: Experience with health and welfare plans, qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, wellness programs, COBRA, deferred compensation, and executive compensation preferred Commitment to staying current on legislative and regulatory actions in a rapidly changing area Work individually and as part of a team Attention to client service, responsiveness and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly Skills and Educational Requirements: • JD from an ABA accredited law school • 4+ years of Employee Benefits experience • Excellent analytic, writing, and verbal skills • Demonstrated ability to independently produce quality work product • Excellent attention to detail • Strong organizational and matter management skills • Ability to work on a collaborative team • Ability to work in fast-paced environment • Strong commitment to continued client development activity For New York City, the expected salary range for this position is between $216,500 - $279,000 This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. For Maryland , the expected salary range for this position is between $216,500 and $279,000. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time Employee assistance program and other firm benefits We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.