Eden Rose USA · 19 hours ago
Elite Law Firm - ERISA Associate - New York City
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$235K/yr - $310K/yr
2+ years expEden Rose USA is seeking to expand their growing ERISA practice by hiring a mid-level associate. The role involves advising on ERISA compliance, handling fund formation and operation, and counseling on various compensation and benefits issues in complex transactions.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Jack Horsbrugh
Responsibilities
Advising on ERISA compliance for tax-qualified retirement plans, including fiduciary duties, prohibited transactions, reporting requirements, and DOL/IRS interactions
Handling ERISA aspects of fund formation and operation — think private equity funds, hedge funds, real estate vehicles, and other investment structures where plan investors are involved
Supporting executive compensation and benefits issues in M&A, spin-offs, IPOs, restructurings, and cross-border deals — from retention planning and incentive design to due diligence and integration
Counseling on 401(k), pension, health & welfare plans, and related tax/SEC disclosure matters (experience here is a real plus!)
Collaborating closely with our top-tier Corporate, Tax, Private Funds, and Structured Finance teams to deliver seamless, market-leading advice on complex, multi-disciplinary transactions
Qualification
Required
2 to 3 years of relevant experience with a strong focus on ERISA and tax-qualified retirement plans
Solid knowledge of ERISA compliance, particularly in fund formation, investment management, and/or structured finance contexts
Excellent academic credentials (JD from a top school preferred)
Admitted to the New York Bar (or immediately admissible)
Sharp analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, sophisticated deals
Great communicator who enjoys working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Preferred
Bonus points for hands-on work with 401(k), pension, or health/welfare plans
Company
Eden Rose USA
We are Eden Rose; a boutique legal talent agency with a strict candidate-first approach and an official partnership with 90% of the top national and international law firms in the region.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase