Senior Client Employee Benefits Advisor

About the role

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP seeks to hire a Senior Client Employee Benefits Advisor. The 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.

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.
• Proficient in data analysis, including statistical concepts and quantitative problem-solving.

Education And Experience

• 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.
• The equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.