ERISA/Employee Benefits Associate Attorney

Job Description

UB Greensfelder currently has an opening for an Associate attorney to join the ERISA/Tax Practice group. This position can be located in any of the locations where our firm has office locations. Active law license in the state of practice will be required.

UB Greensfelder LLP is an AM Law 200, super-regional law firm focused on exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. Created in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., the firm's 275 lawyers advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. UB Greensfelder has nine primary office locations, including Chicago; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Columbus, Ohio; Florida; New York; Southern Illinois; St. Louis; and Washington, DC.

Qualified Applicants Will Have:

3+ years of experience in handling transactional ERISA, employee benefit and executive compensation matters in a law firm setting.

Broad understanding of ERISA, tax, and related laws pertaining to employee benefit plans.

Experience with ESOP transactions and advising existing ESOPs strongly preferred.

Experience counseling clients on ERISA and tax implications of retirement plans, welfare plans, and non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements and employment agreements.

Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required.

UB Greensfelder provides top-quality, sophisticated legal services, serving business clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to international companies. Our work environment is business casual and we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, short and long term disability plans, life insurance, well-being initiatives, and paid parental leave programs. If you desire to work in a truly people-focused environment for a firm that values its employees, then UB Greensfelder is the firm for you.

UB Greensfelder recognizes the importance of forming inclusive teams of attorneys and staff to foster an environment where creative solutions are made for our clients, and all have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds to apply to be a part of our team.

Full-time