Labor & Employment Benefits Associate

Cozen O'Connor

$95K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least three years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation matters.
  • Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
  • Ability to provide practical legal advice on complex regulatory issues.
  • Experience with ERISA, the Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, and the Internal Revenue Code is essential.
  • An active law license in Pennsylvania is required.

Responsibilities

  • Advise employers on employee benefits and executive compensation matters.
  • Support mergers and acquisitions related to employee benefits.
  • Ensure compliance with ERISA and other relevant regulations.
  • Assist in design and administration of retirement and health plans.
  • Provide guidance on regulatory issues and risk management in employee benefits.

Benefits

  • Exposure to a diverse range of clients and complex regulatory matters.
  • Opportunity to work closely with experienced Labor & Employment attorneys.
  • Engagement in both advisory and compliance-focused work.
  • Collaboration in a dynamic team environment.
  • Potential for professional development and growth within the firm.
Full Job Description
Cozen O'Connor seeks an associate to join the Labor & Employment Department in the Philadelphia office. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience advising employers on employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including support for mergers and acquisitions, as well as compliance with ERISA, the Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, and the Internal Revenue Code. Candidates should have strong analytical, research, and writing skills, as well as the ability to provide practical legal advice on complex regulatory issues. Experience counseling clients on retirement plans, health and welfare plans, executive compensation arrangements, and employee benefits compliance is preferred. An active law license with good standing is required in Pennsylvania.

Our Labor & Employment attorneys counsel employers on a wide range of benefits and compensation matters. We advise clients on ERISA, the Affordable Care Act, the CARES Act, the SECURE Act, HIPAA, and Sections 409A, 401(k), and 280G of the Internal Revenue Code. We assist with the design, implementation, and administration of qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, health and welfare benefit plans, and executive compensation arrangements. Our team also provides guidance on employee benefits issues arising in mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and risk management. We work closely with clients to deliver practical solutions that help them navigate an increasingly complex benefits landscape.

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