Senior Counsel Partner – Employee Benefits & ERISA

Pay:$170000.00 - $260000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established Employee Benefits and ERISA practice with the opportunity to shape your role at either the Senior Counsel or Partner level.
• Advise sophisticated employers plan sponsors fiduciaries and business clients on complex benefits and retirement plan matters.
• Work closely with Tax and Trusts & Estates attorneys creating opportunities for broader client service and cross-practice collaboration.
• Take meaningful ownership of client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
• Benefit from a collaborative environment with opportunities for mentoring business development leadership and performance-based rewards.

Location:Roseland NJ with a flexible hybrid schedule that combines in-office collaboration with the flexibility experienced attorneys value.

Note:Must have an active New Jersey Bar license in good standing and 8 years of legal experience with significant ERISA employee benefits or retirement plan matters experience. A portable book of business or established client relationships is preferred but not required.

About Us

We are a sophisticated full-service law firm focused on delivering practical relationship-driven legal counsel to businesses and individuals. Our collaborative team works across practice areas to solve complex client challenges while giving attorneys opportunities to build lasting relationships and grow their practices. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise employers plan sponsors and fiduciaries on ERISA compliance fiduciary duties prohibited transactions and applicable tax requirements.
• Design draft amend and terminate qualified retirement plans including 401(k) profit sharing defined benefit cash balance and ESOP plans.
• Prepare and review Form 5500 filings and coordinate with actuaries third-party administrators and auditors.
• Represent clients in IRS Department of Labor and PBGC audits and correction programs including VCP DFVC and VFCP.
• Counsel clients on health and welfare plan matters involving ACA COBRA and HIPAA compliance.
• Support M&A transactions through employee benefits due diligence and plan-related analysis.
• Advise clients on executive compensation Section 409A and deferred compensation arrangements.
• Provide support on related tax estate planning and trust and estate administration matters as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary client contact and provide practical strategic legal guidance.
• Develop and strengthen client relationships while contributing to business development and practice growth.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and support staff.
• Manage multiple matters efficiently while meeting billable expectations and maintaining high-quality work product.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active New Jersey Bar license in good standing.
• 8 years of legal experience with significant ERISA employee benefits or retirement plan experience.
• Ability to independently manage matters and advise clients directly.
• Strong analytical drafting communication and client-management skills.
• Detail-oriented practical and client-focused approach.
• LL.M. in Taxation or Employee Benefits is a plus.
• New York Bar admission or willingness to obtain is a plus.
• Experience with IRS/DOL correction programs executive compensation Section 409A or ERISA M&A matters is preferred.
• Portable book of business or established client relationships is preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the autonomy to own sophisticated client matters while benefiting from a collaborative platform and access to complementary Tax and Trusts & Estates practices. Whether your path is Senior Counsel or Partner you will have room to deepen client relationships grow your practice mentor others and make a visible contribution to the firms success. Performance is recognized through discretionary bonuses merit increases and origination opportunities.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: NJ bar license 8 yrs of ERISA employee benefits or retirement plan matters exp. Preferred: $250k book of business

• Required Years as Associate: 8

• Additional context: Relocation- yesno. Packages - yesno

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 8 to 11 years: $170000 to $200000

• 12 to 16 years: $200000 to $230000

• 17 years: $230000 to $260000

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Hybrid Roseland NJ opportunity for an experienced Employee Benefits/ERISA attorney at Senior Counsel or Partner level. Must have NJ Bar and 8 years of ERISA employee benefits or retirement plan experience. $250K portable book is preferred/soft not required.

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