Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Attorney

Bricker Graydon Wyatt is currently seeking an experienced attorney to join our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Team. We are looking for someone who enjoys the substantive complexity of benefits work, but also the understanding that clients need practical, clear advice they can actually use.

This is an opportunity for an experienced benefits attorney to join a sophisticated practice, work directly with clients and other attorneys, and handle a broad range of challenging and interesting employee benefits and executive compensation matters.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of employee benefits and/or executive compensation experience. Experience may include:

• Advising employers on the design, implementation, administration and correction of qualified retirement plans, including 401(k), profit-sharing, pension and other tax-qualified plans;
• Counseling employers on health and welfare plan matters, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA and related compliance issues;
• Advising on executive compensation arrangements, including non-qualified deferred compensation plans, employment and severance arrangements, incentive compensation and Internal Revenue Code Section 409A;
• Assisting clients with plan corrections, government filings, audits and other interactions with the IRS and Department of Labor;
• Drafting and reviewing plan documents, amendments, SPDs, resolutions, agreements and other benefits-related documentation; and
• Advising clients on benefits and executive compensation issues arising in corporate transactions and other significant business events.

The successful candidate should be able to identify issues, evaluate risk and translate complex legal requirements into clear recommendations for clients and colleagues. Candidates should also possess excellent academic credentials, high ethical standards, strong writing, analytical and communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Must possess strong project management skills and be able to work with multiple attorneys on a variety of assignments.

Bricker Graydon Wyatt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including experience, background and education, consistent with applicable law. However, the anticipated pay range for this role will likely exceed $400,000.

About Bricker Graydon Wyatt

Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP is a leading full-service law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal counsel with a client-first approach.

With deep industry knowledge and a collaborative culture, we serve businesses, institutions, communities, and individuals across a broad range of sectors, including Banking & Financial Services, Business, Education, Energy, Health Care, Insurance, Manufacturing, Real Estate, and the Public Sector.

Our team operates from 14 offices across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee, providing national reach with local insight. Guided by the principle that our clients’ success defines us, we offer innovative, efficient solutions tailored to meet today’s complex legal challenges. For more information, visit http://www.bricker.com.

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Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).