Experienced Attorney ERISAEmployee Benefits

Location:Open to all Harris Beach Murtha offices (Albany Buffalo Ithaca Long Island (Uniondale) NYC Rochester Syracuse and White Plains NY; Boston MA; Bantam Hartford New Haven and Stamford CT) for a hybrid opportunity. About the Role: Harris Beach Murtha seeks an experienced ERISA/Employee Benefits Attorney to join our Corporate Practice Group. The ideal candidate will bring 710 years of experience in handling matters for plan sponsors plan administrators and/or plan fiduciaries relating to qualified retirement plans health and welfare plans and other employee benefit plans and arrangements. 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 ERISA/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 programsProvide strategic counsel on ERISA the Internal Revenue Code HIPAA COBRA and related federal and state regulations to the extent the foregoing are relevant to employee benefit plans and arrangementsRepresent clients before the DOL IRS and PBGC in audits investigations compliance and plan terminationsDraft and review plan documents amendments summary plan descriptions (SPDs) summaries of material modifications (SMMs) and other compliance-related communicationsSupport business transactions with due diligence and integration of employee benefit plansMonitor legislative and regulatory developments and proactively advise clients on risk mitigation and compliance strategiesCollaborate with attorneys in corporate tax and labor & employment practice groups to deliver integrated client serviceThe firm requires a minimum of 1800 billable hours annuallyApplications are encouraged and desired if you have:710 years of ERISA and employee benefits experience preferably in a law firm serving business clientsJuris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law schoolAdmitted to the bar and in good standingDemonstrated experience with DOL IRS and PBGC interactions including administrative proceedingsStrong technical knowledge of retirement and health plan complianceExcellent legal research writing and client communication skillsAbility to manage multiple client matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentFamiliarity with executive compensation and nonqualified plansExperience advising for-profit not-for-profit and governmental employersMilitary experience welcomeSalary 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 Buffalo Ithaca Rochester Syracuse NY:$155000 - $200000Long Island (Uniondale) and White Plains NY:$165000 - $200000New York NY:$170000 - $200000Harris 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 inquire about potential collaboration for this 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.#LI-Hybrid