Willcox Savage, a full‑service law firm with offices in Norfolk, Richmond, and Tysons, Virginia, seeks an Employee Benefits (ERISA)/Executive Compensation Attorney with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will advise clients on a wide range of health and welfare plan matters, including compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act, and related regulations. A portable book of business is preferred.
Proximity to one of our offices – Norfolk, Richmond, McLean – is a plus.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with:
- Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Pension Plans
- Health and Welfare Plans
- ERISA and Internal Revenue Code compliance
- Code §§ 409A, 457(f), 280G, and 162(m)
- Drafting plan documents, SPDs, policies, and procedures
- Reviewing provider agreements
- Drafting and reviewing executive compensation and equity‑based arrangements
- Advising public and private companies in transactions
Virginia Bar admission is required.
Responsibilities
- Advise major companies and nonprofit health systems on executive compensation, retirement, and health and welfare programs.
- Design, implement, and maintain benefit programs.
- Counsel employers on compensation and benefits issues in corporate operations, mergers and acquisitions, and financings.
- Provide guidance on related tax and securities matters.
- Support transactional work involving compensation and benefits.
- Handle ERISA and employee benefit plan matters.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative work environment