Job Title: Employee Benefits Attorney (10+ years)
Department: Employee Benefits
Experience: 10+ years
Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000
Location: Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington (other office locations considered)
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., a premier Northwest regional law firm, is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Attorney with at least 10 years of experience to join our team. This full-time position is based in either our Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington office, with consideration for qualified candidates in any of our office locations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving firm with a strong culture based on camaraderie, innovation, and a drive to help our clients succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, draft, and amend qualified retirement plans under Code § 401(a) and other tax-favored plans
• Assist clients with correcting errors in retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements
• Advise on benefits and compensation for corporate transactions, restructurings, and other situations
• Design, document, and administer ERISA health and welfare plan documents and summary plan descriptions
• Provide guidance on contract and trust law issues for multiemployer plans
• Analyze and advise on multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability
• Familiarity with employment-related documents and 409A issues
• Review Merger & Acquisition documents for ERISA-related items
• Knowledge of non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements and Code §§ 409A, 457, and 280G
• Excellent academic credentials and professional references
• Strong legal research, analysis, writing, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ownership of projects and ability to work independently and in a team-oriented setting
• Strong client service ethics
• Admission to Oregon, Washington, California, or Alaska State Bar (depending on job location)
Salary and Benefits:
• Salary range: $200,000 - $250,000 (higher base compensation may be available based on portable book of business)
• Discretionary merit bonus and consideration at the end of each calendar year
• Comprehensive benefits package (see ****benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses for details)
• Confidentiality maintained for all inquiries
How to Apply:
• Submit PDFs of cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration
Diversity and Inclusion:
• **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified, recognizing our commitment to diversifying leadership within our firm
• We are dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply
Join our team at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and become part of a dynamic and successful law firm dedicated to helping our clients achieve their goals. Apply now for this exciting opportunity as an Employee Benefits Attorney (10+ years) in Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington.
