Employee Benefits Attorney - currently interviewing
Company: Talent Search PRO
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary: The Employee Benefits Attorney will advise employers on
the design, implementation, administration, and compliance of
employee benefit and executive compensation programs. This role
focuses on ERISA compliance, qualified retirement plans, health and
welfare plans, and complex compensation arrangements. The ideal
candidate brings strong technical knowledge, practical business
judgment, and the ability to translate complex regulatory
requirements into actionable guidance for clients. What You’ll Do:
Design and implement employee benefit plans in compliance with
ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code. Advise clients on qualified
retirement plan structures, including 401(k), defined benefit, and
cash balance plans. Counsel employers on executive compensation and
nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements (Section 409A,
rabbi trusts, incentive plans). Provide guidance on equity-based
and alternative compensation programs (ESOPs, phantom stock, stock
options, profit-sharing, 457/403(b) plans). Advise on fiduciary
duties, governance structures, and risk management strategies.
Counsel employers on health and welfare plan compliance (ACA,
HIPAA, COBRA, MHPAEA, ERISA). Draft and review SPDs, wrap
documents, employee communications, and plan policies. Support
M&A transactions through benefits due diligence and integration
planning. Assist clients with compliance audits, investigations,
and self-correction programs (IRS, DOL). Provide practical,
business-focused advice to HR leaders, executives, and in-house
counsel. Experience You’ll Need: J.D. from an accredited law
school. Admission to the Michigan Bar (or eligibility). Minimum 5
years of employee benefits law experience. Strong expertise in
ERISA, qualified retirement plans, and executive compensation.
Experience advising on fiduciary compliance and governance.
Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills. Ability
to manage multiple client matters independently. Preferred:
Experience advising on health and welfare plan compliance. M&A
benefits due diligence experience. Familiarity with DOL/IRS audit
processes and correction programs.
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