Attorney

Base Salary: $130,000 – $160,000 annually

• Structure and implement employee benefit plans in accordance with ERISA and Internal Revenue Code requirements
• Advise on qualified retirement plans, including 401(k), defined benefit, and cash balance arrangements
• Provide counsel on executive compensation and nonqualified deferred compensation plans (including Section 409A compliance, rabbi trusts, and incentive programs)
• Guide clients on equity and alternative compensation vehicles such as ESOPs, phantom equity, stock options, profit‑sharing, and 457/403(b) plans
• Advise on fiduciary obligations, governance frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance for health and welfare plans (ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, MHPAEA, ERISA)
• Draft and review summary plan descriptions (SPDs), wrap documents, plan amendments, and employee communications
• Support mergers and acquisitions through benefits due diligence and integration planning
• Assist with IRS and DOL audits, investigations, and voluntary correction programs
• Deliver strategic, business‑oriented advice to HR leadership, executives, and in‑house counsel

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active admission to the Michigan Bar (or eligibility for admission)
• 5+ years of focused experience in employee benefits law
• Strong command of ERISA, qualified retirement plans, and executive compensation matters
• Experience advising on fiduciary compliance and governance issues
• Exceptional analytical, drafting, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple client engagements

• Health and welfare plan compliance advisory experience
• Familiarity with DOL and IRS audit procedures and correction programs