Employee Benefits Attorney

About the role

We are a mid-sized Connecticut law firm seeking an experienced employee benefits attorney to join our well-established employee benefits practice. This role offers a tremendous opportunity for long-term growth.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission in any US jurisdiction is required; CT admission preferred but not required

Qualifications

• Experience designing, drafting, and maintaining compliance for various types of employee benefit plans, including defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, employee stock ownership plans, employee welfare plans, cafeteria plans, and executive compensation plans
• Counseling plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and other plan professionals on compliance requirements and fiduciary best practices, including plan governance and administration
• Conducting research and analysis on all applicable laws related to employee benefit plans, including ERISA, IRC, Affordable Care Act, COBRA, and HIPAA
• Experience with IRC Section 409A, governmental benefit plans, 401(k) plans, and/or benefits related issues in corporate transactions is a plus

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance, Disability insurance, and EAP coverage
• PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, Bereavement, and Parental leave
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions (Traditional and Roth options available)
• Competitive compensation commensurate with level of experience
• Opportunities for career advancement

Pay

Competitive compensation commensurate with level of experience

Schedule

Flexible work from home policy

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance, Disability insurance, and EAP coverage
• PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, Bereavement, and Parental leave
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions (Traditional and Roth options available)
• Opportunities for career advancement

Company Information

Recognized as a 2026 Best Places to Work by the Hartford Business Journal, our firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development, and dedication to delivering exceptional client service. Our firm has a flexible work from home policy. Relocation to Connecticut is not required.