Employee Benefits / ERISA Associate

LHH · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

FULL TIME$2,05,000 – $2,05,000 / yr

Job Description

LHH is working to fill an

Employee Benefits / ERISA Associate

opening with a reputable national law firm. This role offers sophisticated benefits work, strong mentorship, a flexible hybrid environment, and meaningful long-term growth potential.

About the Role

This position is part of a sophisticated employee benefits practice advising clients on a broad range of retirement, health and welfare, tax, transactional, and compliance matters. The firm is seeking an associate with ideally

3–6 years of experience

, although there may be flexibility depending on background.

The team is particularly interested in candidates with

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

experience, qualified retirement plan experience, and/or other employee benefits or related tax experience. Candidates do not need experience in all these areas, however. The firm is open to attorneys with adjacent experience and a strong interest in developing a broader employee benefits practice.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on

ACA and health and welfare plan compliance

Counsel clients regarding

qualified retirement plans

, including defined benefit and multiemployer plans

Assist with employee benefits issues arising in

M&A and other corporate transactions

Draft and review plan documents and other benefits-related materials

Advise on benefits-related tax and regulatory matters

Work on executive compensation and ESOP matters as opportunities arise

Assist with benefits-related matters involving the

Department of Labor and IRS

Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school with

strong academic credentials

Ideally

3–6 years of relevant experience

, with flexibility depending on background

Experience with employee benefits, ERISA, ACA, qualified retirement plans, and/or related tax matters

Excellent research, writing, and communication skills

Licensed or eligible to become licensed in the applicable jurisdiction

Attorneys currently working

in-house who are interested in returning to private practice

are encouraged to apply

What They Offer

Anticipated salary range: $205K–$235K

for attorneys within the targeted experience range

1,900-hour annual target

, with up to 150 hours available for qualifying activities such as pro bono and business development

Flexible hybrid schedule

, including a regular weekly in-office collaboration day and 4 other in-office days/month

Long-term partnership potential

, with partnership consideration generally beginning around the eighth year of practice

Potential

signing and/or relocation assistance

depending on individual circumstances

Flexibility regarding start date

To Apply

Submit your resume or reach out to me directly at

issa.moe@lhh.com

for a confidential conversation.

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Company	LHH
Location	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	None
Salary	$2,05,000 – $2,05,000 / yr

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