Employee Benefits Attorney

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Chicago, IL

Employee Benefits Attorney

Attorney

1-13 yrs required

No

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking a qualified Employee Benefits Attorney to join its Business Law Practice Group, with a focus on health benefits and regulatory compliance. This full-time position supports the growing needs of clients in navigating the complexities of ERISA, HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act, and related laws. The ideal candidate will have deep interest and/or experience in regulatory frameworks impacting third-party health plan service providers. Both partner-track and non-partner-track pathways are available, depending on the candidate’s experience and goals.

Location:

• Chicago, IL

Duties:

• Advise clients on compliance with ERISA and federal regulations governing health and welfare benefit plans

• Provide legal support to employers, insurance carriers, TPAs, PBMs, HRA administrators, and benefits consultants

• Assist with matters involving:

  • HIPAA

  • Affordable Care Act

  • No Surprises Act

  • Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

  • Wellness programs and cafeteria plans

• Analyze and draft regulatory documents, legal memoranda, and complex contracts

• Stay abreast of evolving legislation, litigation, and regulatory guidance affecting the employee benefits landscape

Requirements:

• 1–8 years of experience practicing law with a focus on health and welfare benefits or health insurance regulatory compliance

• Knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and related statutes

• Proven experience advising benefit plan sponsors or service providers (., PBMs, TPAs)

• Strong legal research and writing skills

• Excellent communication, time management, and client service skills

• Ability to distill complex legal content into clear and concise summaries

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in at least one . jurisdiction

• Willingness and ability to gain bar admission in the hiring office's jurisdiction if not currently licensed there

Skills:

• Advanced legal drafting and contract review

• Regulatory compliance analysis

• Client counseling and relationship management

• Strong interpersonal communication

• Highly organized with attention to detail

• Positive attitude and professional presence

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits program including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Backup dependent care

  • Adoption assistance

• Partner-track and non-partner-track options available