Employee Benefits / ERISA Associate

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 RoleThis 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.ResponsibilitiesAdvise clients on ACA and health and welfare plan complianceCounsel clients regarding qualified retirement plans, including defined benefit and multiemployer plansAssist with employee benefits issues arising in M&A and other corporate transactionsDraft and review plan documents and other benefits-related materialsAdvise on benefits-related tax and regulatory mattersWork on executive compensation and ESOP matters as opportunities ariseAssist with benefits-related matters involving the Department of Labor and IRSQualificationsJD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentialsIdeally 3–6 years of relevant experience, with flexibility depending on backgroundExperience with employee benefits, ERISA, ACA, qualified retirement plans, and/or related tax mattersExcellent research, writing, and communication skillsLicensed or eligible to become licensed in the applicable jurisdictionAttorneys currently working in-house who are interested in returning to private practice are encouraged to applyWhat They OfferAnticipated salary range: $205K–$235K for attorneys within the targeted experience range1,900-hour annual target, with up to 150 hours available for qualifying activities such as pro bono and business developmentFlexible hybrid schedule, including a regular weekly in-office collaboration day and 4 other in-office days/monthLong-term partnership potential, with partnership consideration generally beginning around the eighth year of practicePotential signing and/or relocation assistance depending on individual circumstancesFlexibility regarding start dateTo Apply:Submit your resume or reach out to me directly at issa.moe@lhh.com for a confidential conversation.EEO/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we use your information, visit: LHH Candidate Privacy Information StatementThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance