Employee Benefits Attorney-Multiemployer Plans and Withdrawal Liability

Location: New York City, United States

Salary: $208,000–$279,000 annually, plus eligibility for annual bonuses.

Company

hirify.global is an employment and labor law firm with more than 1,000 attorneys serving employers across major U.S. cities.

What you will do

• Advise employers on compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and DOL, PBGC, and IRS regulations.
• Counsel employers on withdrawal liability assessments and collections, funding issues, mergers, and restructuring.
• Advise on plan documents, trust agreements, collection policies, rehabilitation and funding improvement plans, and settlement agreements.
• Represent employers in arbitrations, mediations, and litigation involving withdrawal liability, contribution delinquencies, and fiduciary matters.
• Monitor regulatory and case law developments and advise clients on risk mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–5+ years of relevant ERISA and employee benefits experience.
• Experience with multiemployer benefit funds and withdrawal liability.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects independently and collaboratively.

Nice to have

• Transactional legal experience.
• Prior experience on either the fund or employer side.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.