Benefits Associate Attorney

Position: Employee Benefits Associate Attorney
Job Description

Job Opportunity:
Employee Benefits Associate Attorney (2-5 Years)

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid) Salary Range:(Commensurate with experience)

Are you an Employee Benefits attorney looking to take the next strategic step in your career? I am currently representing a premier firm in Pittsburgh seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join their sophisticated Labor & Employment and Employee Benefits practice.

This is an opportunity to move away from the "back room" and into a role characterized by meaningful client contact and high-level responsibility. Whether you are navigating complex executive compensation structures or advising on the benefits implications of a multi-million dollar M&A deal, you will be a key player in a practice with both a strong regional and national footprint.

The Role & Practice Focus

As an Associate in this group, you will advise a diverse portfolio of employers on the design, compliance, and administration of benefit plans. The firm's collaborative culture ensures you'll work cross-disciplinarily with corporate, tax, and employment teams.

Core Practice Areas include:

• Plan Design & Compliance:
  Qualified retirement plans (401(k), pension), and health/welfare plans (medical, dental, disability).
• Executive Compensation:
  Equity compensation (RSUs, stock options) and Section 409A compliance.
• Regulatory Navigation: ERISA compliance, fiduciary governance, and COBRA/HIPAA/ACA matters.
• Transactional Support:
  Due diligence and benefits integration for mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review plan documents, amendments, and Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs).
• Provide day-to-day counseling on IRS and Department of Labor (DOL) requirements.
• Assist with benefit plan audits and government inquiries.
• Counsel clients on fiduciary duties, risk management, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  
  2-5 years of dedicated experience in employee benefits and executive compensation law.
• Bar Admission:
  Active Pennsylvania license (or the ability to obtain one promptly).
• Skills:
  
  A strong working knowledge of ERISA is essential. You should possess sharp analytical abilities and the communication skills necessary to handle direct client interaction.

What's Offered

• Competitive Compensation DOE
• Hybrid Flexibility: A modern, flexible in-office/remote structure that respects work-life balance.
• Professional Growth: A clear track for advancement within a supportive, team-oriented culture.

* Confidential application process*

Reach out to Nykki McAdoo at  or call  for additional information.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.