Senior Client Employee Benefits Advisor

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Senior Client Employee Benefits Advisor. The Senior Client Employee Benefits Advisor reports to Legal Practice Support management and the Employee Benefits Practice Group and is assigned to work closely with attorneys, Senior Client Employee Benefits Consultants, and clients on all matters relating to firm clients’ employee benefit plans and programs. 

This position can be resident in any of the following offices: Philadelphia, New York, Washington, DC or Chicago and a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule is available.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

• Reviews statutory, regulatory, and other governmental pronouncements to assess the impact on clients’ employee benefit plans.

• Prepares and amends employee benefit plans to ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements and to implement plan design changes.

• Prepares and revises summary plan descriptions and other employee communications.

• Advises clients on how to resolve compliance issues and other technical matters that arise in the day-to-day administration of their employee benefit plans and programs.

• Assesses impact of corporate transactions (mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, etc.) on clients’ employee benefit plans.

• Prepares IRS determination letter requests and other governmental filings.

• At the direction of practice group attorneys, assists Firm Benefits Department in connection with issues and concerns that arise in the administration of the firms’ employee benefit plans.

• Participates in client pitches and prepare client development materials.

• Assists in preparation of Employee Benefits Practice Group MLBeneBits blog posts, LawFlashes, and Webcasts.

• Conduct internal benefit compliance audits of client benefit plans, policies, and practices.

Education and Experience

This job requires:

• A Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and,

• A minimum 5 years of experience as a member of a benefits consulting team, client service team, or a law firm team in the employee benefits practice area

• The equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong technical proficiency and analytical capabilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal, and leadership abilities

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills

• Self-starter with effective project management and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with budgeting and working collaboratively in team settings

• Capable of analyzing complex technical, legal, or financial information and presenting insights to senior stakeholders

• Proficient in data analysis, including statistical concepts and quantitative problem-solving

Technical Proficiency

• Accounting: Carpe Diem

• Document Management: Microsoft Office Suite, WorkSite, Legal MacPac, Adobe Acrobat

• Practice Tools: SuperForm, Relius

• Research Platforms: LexisNexis, Westlaw, RIA, BNA, CCH

• Communication Tools: Office Communicator

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting “Careers.”

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The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

For positions in Chicago, IL, the salary range for this job posting is: $143,000.00 - $228,800.00.

For positions in Washington, DC, the salary range for this job posting is: $149,300.00 - $238,775.00.

For positions in New York, NY, the salary range for this job posting is: $155,500.00 - $248,725.00.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or talent.acquisition@morganlewis.com

If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.