Requires strong experience with multiemployer pension and welfare funds and their boards of trustees (prior experience on either the Fund or employer side is acceptable), coupled with deep knowledge of ERISA and related laws, focusing on fund contribution audits, withdrawal liability, and associated arbitration and litigation. Transactional experience is a plus.
Advises employers on compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, DOL, PBGC, and IRS regulations.
Counsels employers on withdrawal liability assessments and collections, funding issues, mergers, restructuring, plan documents, trust agreements, collection policies, rehabilitation/funding improvement plans, and settlement agreements.
Represents employers in arbitrations, mediations, and litigation involving withdrawal liability, contribution delinquencies, and fiduciary matters.
Monitors regulatory and case law developments impacting employers contributing to multiemployer plans and proactively advises clients on risk mitigation strategies.

Mid-Level to Senior ERISA Multiemployer Plans & Withdrawal Liability Associate or Of Counsel

3+ PQE · September 8, 2026 (15 days ago)

Jackson Lewis PC

3+ PQE · September 8, 2026 (15 days ago)

Salary

$165,000 - $279,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

ERISA · Arbitration · Litigation · Pension Plans

Locations

New York City · Los Angeles · Cleveland

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Overview

Requires strong experience with multiemployer pension and welfare funds and their boards of trustees (prior experience on either the Fund or employer side is acceptable), coupled with deep knowledge of ERISA and related laws, focusing on fund contribution audits, withdrawal liability, and associated arbitration and litigation. Transactional experience is a plus.
Advises employers on compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, DOL, PBGC, and IRS regulations.
Counsels employers on withdrawal liability assessments and collections, funding issues, mergers, restructuring, plan documents, trust agreements, collection policies, rehabilitation/funding improvement plans, and settlement agreements.
Represents employers in arbitrations, mediations, and litigation involving withdrawal liability, contribution delinquencies, and fiduciary matters.
Monitors regulatory and case law developments impacting employers contributing to multiemployer plans and proactively advises clients on risk mitigation strategies.

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Last updated: September 22, 2026