ERISA/Executive Compensation Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Hartford, CT

In-House

Hartford, CT

ERISA/Executive Compensation Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Hartford, CT

Attorney

Min 4 yrs required

No

SEO Friendly Job Title: ERISA Attorney (Retirement) - Join Our Team in Hartford, CT

H1: Experienced ERISA Attorney for Retirement Plan Consulting Team

H2: Critical Role in Providing Legal Expertise and Strategic Guidance

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- Multi-year Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance
- 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) award recipient
- People-first approach to addressing risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges
- Seeking experienced ERISA Attorney to join our Retirement Plan Consulting team
- Provide legal expertise and strategic guidance on all aspects of qualified retirement plans
- Partner with clients and internal advisors to ensure compliance and deliver value-added solutions
- Must have strong knowledge of qualified plans, compliance requirements, and fiduciary responsibilities
- JD from accredited law school and active membership in at least one state bar required
- Series 65 or within 6 months of start date required
- 4+ years of experience practicing law with a focus on ERISA or retirement plans
- Competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, and more offered
- Base salary range of $125K - $150K, with potential for performance-based incentives
- NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer

Summary: Join our award-winning team at NFP, an Aon Company, as an experienced ERISA Attorney for our Retirement Plan Consulting team in Hartford, CT. In this critical role, you will provide legal expertise and strategic guidance on all aspects of qualified retirement plans, partnering with clients and our internal advisors to ensure compliance and deliver value-added solutions. With a people-first approach, we are dedicated to addressing risk, workforce, wealth management, and retirement challenges for companies and individuals globally.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide counsel on ERISA and DOL regulations impacting retirement plans
- Partner with existing ERISA staff to monitor legislative and regulatory developments
- Manage a book of retirement plan clients
- Advise on plan design, amendments, and operational compliance
- Offer guidance on fiduciary responsibilities to clients and internal retirement plan advisors
- Develop fiduciary training for internal advisors and clients
- Support with IRS and DOL audits, voluntary corrections, and regulatory filings
- Work closely with clients and internal advisors to address complex plan issues and provide practical solutions
- Conduct training sessions on ERISA compliance, plan management, and emerging trends
- Participate in final sales presentations

Qualifications:

- Strong knowledge of qualified plans, compliance requirements, and fiduciary consulting
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Client-focused approach with the ability to build strong relationships
- Presentation skills required
- JD from accredited law school and active membership in at least one state bar
- Series 65 or within 6 months of start date
- 4+ years of experience practicing law with a focus on ERISA or retirement plans
- Knowledge of Secure Act and other recent legislative changes impacting retirement plans

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, and more
- PeopleFirst culture focused on building and nurturing lifelong relationships
- Base salary range of $125K - $150K, with potential for performance-based incentives

Join NFP and be a part of our inclusive and equal opportunity employer. Apply now to join our team in Hartford, CT.