Employee Benefits Attorney

Recruiter

Bend, OR

Employee Benefits Attorney

Attorney

5-20 yrs required

No

Title: Employee Benefits Attorney

Job Overview: A respected law firm in Bend, OR, is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Attorney with over a decade of expertise to join their team. This role involves working on complex benefits matters, providing legal counsel on retirement and compensation plans, and advising clients on compliance and transaction-related aspects within employee benefits law.

Duties:

• Design, draft, amend, and oversee the administration and governance of qualified retirement plans under various codes, including § 401(a), 403(b), and 457(b)
• Collaborate with clients to address documentary, administrative, and fiduciary issues in retirement, health, welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements
• Support clients through corporate transactions, including benefits and compensation aspects related to restructurings, reductions-in-force, and change-in-control scenarios
• Develop, document, and manage ERISA health and welfare plan materials and summary plan descriptions
• Provide legal advice on trust law issues associated with multiemployer plans and assess multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability
• Counsel clients on employment-related documents and 409A compliance matters
• Conduct due diligence and review Merger & Acquisition documents for ERISA-related considerations
• Offer insights on non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements, including Codes §§ 409A, 457, and 280G
• Demonstrate a commitment to client service with strong ethical practices and ownership of assigned projects

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in employee benefits law, particularly in areas involving qualified and non-qualified retirement plans
• Proficiency in handling ERISA, multiemployer plans, and compliance-related tasks
• Strong analytical, legal research, and writing skills with the ability to communicate complex information effectively
• Demonstrated client service ethics and experience working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in Oregon.

Skills:

• Exceptional project management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with a high degree of independence
• Proficiency in ERISA compliance, retirement plan governance, and multiemployer plan management
• Strong legal drafting, analytical, and research abilities
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a client-focused approach

Job Location:

• Bend, OR