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Jackson Lewis P.C. · 3 months ago

Employee Benefits Attorney-Multiemployer Plans and Withdrawal Liability

US - OH - Cleveland

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$208K/yr - $279K/yr

3+ years exp

Jackson Lewis P.C. is a prominent law firm focused on employment and labor law, seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Associate or Of Counsel with expertise in multiemployer pension and welfare funds. The role involves advising clients on compliance with ERISA and related laws, managing withdrawal liability assessments, and representing funds in various legal proceedings.

Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Advise boards of trustees and fund administrators on compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, DOL, PBGC, and IRS regulations

Counsel funds on withdrawal liability assessments and collections, funding issues, mergers, and restructuring

Draft and negotiate plan documents, trust agreements, collection policies, rehabilitation/ funding improvement plans, and settlement agreements

Represent funds in arbitrations, mediations, and litigation involving withdrawal liability, contribution delinquencies, and fiduciary matters

Provide training and guidance to trustees regarding their fiduciary responsibilities and governance best practices

Monitor regulatory and case law developments impacting multiemployer plans and proactively advise clients on risk mitigation strategies

Qualification

ERISA knowledgeMultiemployer benefit fundsWithdrawal liabilityLegal researchOral advocacyWriting skillsProject managementTeam collaboration

Required

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/employee benefits experience, with an emphasis on multiemployer benefit funds and withdrawal liability

Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

Ability to manage complex projects independently and as part of a team

Preferred

Prior experience on either the Fund or employer side OK

Deep knowledge of ERISA and related laws, with a particular focus on fund contribution audits, withdrawal liability and related arbitration and litigation

Transactional experience a plus

Benefits

Annual bonuses

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Company

Jackson Lewis P.C.

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Jackson Lewis P.C.is a workplace law firm.

Founded in 1958

White Plains, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.jacksonlewis.com

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