Compensation, Benefits & ERISA Litigation Associate

Atlanta Hybrid

A leading international law firm is seeking an Associate Senior Associate or Counsel to join its highly regarded Employee Benefits practice in Atlanta.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in focusing on sophisticated health & welfare benefits matters ERISA compliance benefits counseling and benefits-related litigation for a diverse client base that includes public companies private companies healthcare organizations financial institutions and nonprofit organizations.

Health & welfare benefits counseling
ERISA compliance and regulatory guidance
HIPAA compliance and privacy matters
COBRA administration and compliance
Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act compliance
Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance and counseling
No Surprises Act compliance and implementation
Benefits-related litigation and dispute resolution
Employee benefits due diligence in corporate transactions
Direct client interaction and substantive responsibility

Approximately 3 years of employee benefits experience
Significant experience involving health & welfare benefit plans required
Strong working knowledge of ERISA HIPAA COBRA ACA Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act and the No Surprises Act
Experience advising employers plan sponsors fiduciaries and administrators preferred
Experience with benefits-related litigation investigations audits or regulatory compliance matters is a plus
Excellent drafting analytical and communication skills
Outstanding academic credentials
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school required
Georgia bar admission preferred or ability to become admitted in Georgia

Industry-leading Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice
Exposure to sophisticated health & welfare benefits matters for national clients
Significant client interaction and responsibility
Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
Collaborative and highly respected national platform
Clear long-term growth and partnership potential
Opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized ERISA and benefits practitioners

Expected compensation ranges from approximately $240000 $425000 depending on level (Associate Senior Associate or Counsel) experience and overall qualifications.

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented employee benefits attorneys with this type of background.

If youre open to a confidential conversation about the Atlanta market or would like additional information regarding these opportunities please feel free to reach out directly.

Confidential inquiries are welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition