Retirement Associate (Attorney)

Retirement Associate (Attorney)

Overview

Groom Law Group is seeking a mid-to-senior level associate to support our Retirement, Executive Compensation, and Tax group, with a primary focus on retirement plan design and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to build a sophisticated legal practice advising high-quality clients on a broad range of retirement issues.  

Our firm’s extensive experience, depth of experience, and strong track record of success position us as leaders in benefits, retirement, and health care law. We offer a competitive salary, a full range benefits package and the opportunity to work in a stimulating and collegial environment. The location of this position is flexible and can be structured as a remote work arrangement. 

Responsibilities

The associate will support the firm’s Retirement, Executive Compensation and Tax Group on matters involving tax-qualified retirement plans, including 401(k), profit-sharing, traditional defined benefit and cash balance plan matters.  Responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients on retirement plan design, operation, and compliance with applicable Internal reputed company Code and ERISA requirements, including the SECURE 2.0 Act and legislative and regulatory developments.
• Drafting, reviewing, and updating plan documents, amendments, summary plan descriptions, and other participant communications.
• Conducting legal research and analysis to support client advice and firm initiatives.
• Working directly with clients and colleagues to identify, analyze, and address legal issues in a practical and timely manner.
• Collaborating with attorneys across the firm to deliver high-quality, client-focused legal services.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5-8 years of relevant legal experience with tax‑qualified retirement plans, such as 401(k), profit‑sharing, traditional defined benefit, and cash balance plans.
• A strong working knowledge of applicable ERISA and Internal reputed company Code requirements.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively on reputed company matters.
• Attention to detail, sound professional judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to professional growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations  

reputed company, is an equal-opportunity employer. We offer opportunities to reputed company qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national reputed company, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, reputed company, citizenship status, marital status, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, pregnancy, personal appearance, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. The firm will ensure that applicants and employees are treated in reputed company aspects of employment without unlawful discrimination because of these or any other protected characteristics. Groom Law Group is committed to providing a work environment free from reputed company forms of discrimination and harassment. Any conduct contrary to this policy is prohibited. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please contact the Director of Human Resources, Megan Friend, at [email protected] with your request and contact information. 

The expected annual pay range for this position is $325,000 - $385,000. Please note that the offer amount will be dependent on attorney class year, relevant experience, and skillset.