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Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP

Compensation & Benefits Sr. Atty: Qualified Plans

6+ PQE · June 11, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP

Compensation & Benefits Sr. Atty: Qualified Plans

6+ PQE · June 11, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

ERISA · ESOPs · Employee Benefits · M&A · Retirement Plans

Location

Reston

Overview

  • Seeking an attorney for a Compensation and Benefits practice group, requiring at least 6 years of experience.
  • Primary focus involves advising on tax-qualified retirement plans, including ERISA compliance, plan design, administration, and related regulatory matters.
  • Counseling on health and welfare plans is also a key responsibility, covering ERISA compliance, plan design, administration, and regulatory issues.
  • Provides guidance on benefit plan issues specifically arising in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
  • Requires experience in drafting plan documents and disclosures, conducting compliance testing, and managing IRS/Department of Labor filings, audits, and correction matters.
  • Experience with ESOP transactions and ERISA plan asset rules is considered a plus.
  • Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, along with strong writing, oral communication, and analytical skills.
  • The expected annual pay range starts at $390,000+, with the final offer dependent on geographic location, experience, and skillset.
  • Benefits include 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick time, and 10 paid holidays annually.
  • Firm-paid benefits include life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability (LTD), and short-term medical benefits.
  • Elective benefits offered include medical, HSA, dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, and pre-tax commuter benefits.
  • Additional benefits encompass long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults, parental support programs, generous parental leave, and fertility benefits.

Last updated: July 26, 2026

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