Overview
Employee Benefits & ERISA Attorney Jobs in Roseland, NJ at Active Staffing Services
Senior Employee Benefits & ERISA Attorney ($170,000–$200,000/year)
Location: Roseland, NJ — Hybrid
Experience: 5–10 years
Mandatory Requirements to Apply
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active New Jersey Bar admission and good standing.
- 5+ years of legal experience with significant ERISA, employee benefits, or retirement plan experience.
- Experience advising clients independently and managing matters.
- Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Client-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Advise employers, plan sponsors, and fiduciaries on ERISA compliance, fiduciary duties, and tax requirements.
- Design, draft, amend, and terminate retirement plans, including 401(k), profit sharing, defined benefit, cash balance, and ESOP plans.
- Handle Form 5500 filings, IRS/DOL matters, audits, and correction programs such as VCP, DFVC, and VFCP.
- Advise on health and welfare plans, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, executive compensation, and Section 409A.
- Support employee benefits issues in M&A transactions, while managing client relationships and mentoring junior attorneys.
Bonus Qualifications
- LL.M. in Taxation or Employee Benefits.
- New York Bar admission or willingness to obtain.
- Experience with IRS/DOL correction programs.
- M&A employee benefits and executive compensation experience.
- Existing client relationships or a portable book of business.
Salary & Benefits
- $170,000–$200,000/year
- Hybrid work environment in Roseland, NJ
- Senior Counsel or Partner-level opportunity based on experience.
- Opportunity to develop client relationships and grow the Employee Benefits & ERISA practice.
- Professional growth, leadership, and business development opportunities.
Keywords: ERISA Attorney, Employee Benefits Attorney, Benefits Counsel, Retirement Plans Attorney, NJ Attorney, 401(k), ESOP, Defined Benefit Plans, Executive Compensation, Section 409A, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, IRS, DOL, M&A, Employee Benefits Law.
Pay: $174,397.29 – $260,639.75 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Admission to the New Jersey Bar, in good standing.: 1 year (Required)
- ERISA, employee benefits, or retirement plan matters: 5 years (Required)
- Senior Counsel or Partner level : 5 years (Required)
- working closely with the Trusts & Estates and Tax groups: 4 years (Required)
Location:
- Roseland, NJ 07068 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Roseland, NJ 07068 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Roseland, NJ 07068
Title: Employee Benefits & ERISA Attorney
Company: Active Staffing Services
Location: Roseland, NJ
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