ERISA/Executive Compensation Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Salem, OR

Law Firm

Salem, OR

ERISA/Executive Compensation Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Salem, OR

Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

No

H1: Employee Benefits Attorney (10+ years) – Portland or Seattle
H2: Experienced Full-Time Employee Benefits Attorney Position at Premier Northwest Regional Law Firm

Schwabe is currently seeking an experienced full-time employee benefits attorney with 10+ years of experience to join our team at our Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington office. However, qualified candidates based in any of our office locations will be considered.

Salary Information:
- Pay range of $200,000 - $250,000, depending on job skills and experience
- Higher base compensation may be available depending on the candidate's portable book of business
- Discretionary merit bonus and consideration at the end of each calendar year
- A listing of benefits can be found at ****benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses

Job Title: Employee Benefits Attorney (10+ years)
Experience: 10+ years
Location: Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington (other office locations may be considered)

Job Description:
- Designing, drafting, amending, and governing qualified retirement plans under Code § 401(a) and other types of tax-favored retirement plans subject to 403(b) and 457(b), etc.
- Correcting documentary, administrative, and fiduciary errors in retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements
- Assisting with benefits and compensation aspects of corporate transactions, restructurings, reductions-in-force, and change-in-control situations
- Designing, documenting, and administering ERISA health and welfare plan documents and summary plan descriptions for clients
- Advising employers on contract and other trust law issues in connection with multiemployer plans
- Analyzing and advising on multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability
- Experience with employment-related documents and 409A issues
- Advising clients on due diligence and reviewing Merger & Acquisition documents for ERISA related items
- Understanding of non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements and Code §§ 409A, 457, 280G, etc.
- Excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid legal research, analysis, writing, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work in a team-oriented setting, but with significant independence
- Strong client service ethics
- Oregon, Washington, California, or Alaska State Bar admission (depending on job location)

Responsibilities:
- Design, draft, and amend qualified retirement plans
- Correct errors in retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements
- Assist with benefits and compensation aspects of corporate transactions and restructurings
- Design, document, and administer ERISA health and welfare plan documents and summary plan descriptions
- Advise employers on trust law issues in connection with multiemployer plans
- Analyze and advise on multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability
- Advise clients on employment-related documents and 409A issues
- Conduct due diligence and review Merger & Acquisition documents for ERISA related items
- Understand non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements and Code §§ 409A, 457, 280G, etc.
- Provide excellent legal research, analysis, writing, and communication skills
- Demonstrate ownership of projects and work well in a team-oriented setting
- Maintain strong client service ethics
- Maintain Oregon, Washington, California, or Alaska State Bar admission (depending on job location)

Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience as an employee benefits attorney
- Strong understanding of qualified retirement plans and other tax-favored retirement plans
- Experience correcting errors in retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements
- Familiarity with benefits and compensation aspects of corporate transactions, restructurings, reductions-in-force, and change-in-control situations
- Knowledge of ERISA health and welfare plan documents and summary plan descriptions
- Understanding of contract and trust law issues related to multiemployer plans
- Ability to analyze and advise on multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability
- Familiarity with employment-related documents and 409A issues
- Experience with due diligence and reviewing Merger & Acquisition documents for ERISA related items
- Knowledge of non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements and Code §§ 409A, 457, 280G, etc.
- Excellent academic credentials and professional references
- Strong legal research, analysis, writing, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ownership of projects and ability to work independently
- Strong client service ethics
- Admission to Oregon, Washington, California, or Alaska State Bar (depending on job location)

About the Firm:
- Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors
- Offices in Portland, Seattle, Anchorage, Vancouver, Bend, Salem, and Mountain View, California
- Firm culture based on camaraderie, innovation, and a drive to help clients achieve success
- Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified, recognizing our commitment to diversifying leadership within the firm
- Committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion to make our firm better
- People from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply

If you are an experienced employee benefits attorney looking to join a premier Northwest regional law firm, we encourage you to apply today. We value camaraderie, innovation, and a drive to help our clients succeed, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join our team at Schwabe and be a part of our dynamic and supportive culture. Apply now!