Employee Benefits Counsel, New York · Leading Employee Benefits Firm

This position is for senior-level benefits counsel at a leading employee benefits firm. The department handles complex ERISA compliance, retirement plan governance, and executive compensation matters for major enterprises in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, financial services, and insurance.

The work:

• Tax and ERISA compliance for qualified retirement plans (401(k)s, pension plans, profit-sharing arrangements)
• Nonqualified deferred compensation design and Section 409A planning
• Multiemployer plan matters and pension de-risking strategies
• Retirement plan governance documentation and fiduciary training
• Health and welfare plan vendor management and contract negotiation
• Benefits counseling in M&A and corporate restructurings
• Employment and separation agreements

What they're looking for:

• 5+ years advising on ERISA and Internal Revenue Code compliance matters
• Deep technical knowledge of qualified and nonqualified retirement plans
• Ability to explain complex requirements in practical business terms
• New York bar admission
• Demonstrated client communication and team collaboration

This role targets someone ready to lead sophisticated benefits matters across a substantial client base.

Compensation: $360,000 to $380,000 plus merit increases and bonus.