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Employee Benefits Attorney

Posted 2 days ago

oak ridge legal searchBel Air (MD)

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About the role

Employee Benefits: Attorney We are working with a full-service, multi-office law firm seeking an Employee Benefits Attorney with at least 12 years of experience to join their Hartford, CT; Stamford, CT; or Boston, MA office. The ideal candidate has at least 12 years of employee benefits experience, including working with qualified plans, nonqualified plans, and executive compensation. Experience with drafting plan documents and amendments and dealing with complex benefits issues associated with various corporate transactions is required. Candidates also should have experience advising clients in the following areas: advising clients in ERISA, qualified pension and 401k plans, 403B, and health and welfare plans. Top academic credentials and excellent written and interpersonal skills are required. Attorneys must be admitted in the state their office is located, or have the ability to become admitted in that state after hire. Graduation from law school and practice experience is required. The firm offers a competitive base salary commensurate with experience, in addition to a bonus program, comprehensive benefits package, and a hybrid work schedule. They are committed to providing employees with a supportive, stimulating, respectful, and collaborative working environment while seeking to foster professional and personal growth and development. To be considered, please provide a resume, and law school transcript. Writing sample, deal sheet and/or a cover letter are appreciated but not required. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission. Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

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