Senior Client Employee Benefits Advisor

About the role

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP seeks to hire a Senior Client Employee Benefits Advisor. This position can be located in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, or Chicago, with a flexible hybrid in-office/remote schedule.

Responsibilities

• Reviews statutory, regulatory, and governmental pronouncements to assess the impact on clients' employee benefit plans.
• Prepares and amends employee benefit plans to ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements and to implement plan design changes.
• Prepares and revises summary plan descriptions and other employee communications.
• Advises clients on how to resolve compliance issues and other technical matters that arise in the day-to-day administration of their employee benefit plans and programs.
• Affirms impact of corporate transactions (mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, etc.) on clients' employee benefit plans.
• Prepares IRS determination letter requests and other governmental filings.
• Assists Firm Benefits Department in connection with issues and concerns that arise in the administration of the firm's employee benefit plans.
• Participates in client pitches and prepares client development materials.
• Assists in preparation of Employee Benefits Practice Group MLBeneBits blog posts, LawFlashes, and Webcasts.
• Conducts internal benefit compliance audits of client benefit plans, policies, and practices.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a member of a benefits consulting team, client service team, or a law firm team in the employee benefits practice area.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong technical proficiency and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with effective project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with budgeting and working collaboratively in team settings.
• Capable of analyzing complex technical, legal, or financial information and presenting insights to senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in data analysis, including statistical concepts and quantitative problem-solving.

Pay

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

Schedule

This position can be resident in any of the following offices: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, or Chicago and a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule is available.