Employee Benefits Attorney

Grand Rapids, MI Open
NPAworldwide is looking for Employee Benefits Attorney in Grand Rapids, MI. This local job opportunity with ID 3673194280 is live since 2026-05-12 05:31:27.

  • Design and implement employee benefit plans in compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code.
  • Advise clients on qualified retirement plan structures, including 401(k), defined benefit, and cash balance plans.
  • Counsel employers on executive compensation and nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements (Section 409A, rabbi trusts, incentive plans).
  • Provide guidance on equity-based and alternative compensation programs (ESOPs, phantom stock, stock options, profit-sharing, 457/403(b) plans).
  • Advise on fiduciary duties, governance structures, and risk management strategies.
  • Counsel employers on health and welfare plan compliance (ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, MHPAEA, ERISA).
  • Draft and review SPDs, wrap documents, employee communications, and plan policies.
  • Support M&A transactions through benefits due diligence and integration planning.
  • Assist clients with compliance audits, investigations, and self-correction programs (IRS, DOL).
  • Provide practical, business-focused advice to HR leaders, executives, and in-house counsel.

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