Employee Benefits (ERISA)/Executive Compensation Attorney

Willcox Savage

Norfolk, Virginia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Attorney, COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985), Compensation and Benefits, ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974), Employee Benefits, Genetics, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Legal, Mergers and Acquisitions, Nonprofit, People Management, Regulations, Retirement Plan, Securities, Team Player
LOCATION
Norfolk, Virginia
POSTED
15 days ago
Willcox Savage, a full‑service law firm with offices in Norfolk, Richmond, and Tysons, Virginia, seeks an Employee Benefits (ERISA)/Executive Compensation Attorneywith a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will advise clients on a wide range of health and welfare plan matters, including compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act, and related regulations. A portable book of business is preferred.
 
Proximity to one of our offices – Norfolk, Richmond, McLean – is a plus.
 
Qualifications
The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with:
  • Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Pension Plans
  • Health and Welfare Plans
  • ERISA and Internal Revenue Code compliance
  • Code §§ 409A, 457(f), 280G, and 162(m)
  • Drafting plan documents, SPDs, policies, and procedures
  • Reviewing provider agreements
  • Drafting and reviewing executive compensation and equity‑based arrangements
  • Advising public and private companies in transactions
Virginia Bar admission is required.

Responsibilities
  • Advise major companies and nonprofit health systems on executive compensation, retirement, and health and welfare programs.
  • Design, implement, and maintain benefit programs.
  • Counsel employers on compensation and benefits issues in corporate operations, mergers and acquisitions, and financings.
  • Provide guidance on related tax and securities matters.
  • Support transactional work involving compensation and benefits.
  • Handle ERISA and employee benefit plan matters.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive, collaborative work environment
Compensation Range: The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $225,000 per year.
 
Willcox Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact our firm at 757-628-5500 and ask for Human Resources.
 

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