Labor & Employment Attorney - Overland Park Kansas

Company: GPAC
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Posted On: 01/18/2025

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Labor and Employment Attorney with 2-5 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a specialization in benefits law, including ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act), health and welfare plans, and executive compensation. -Key Responsibilities:

• Advise and represent clients on complex labor and employment matters, with a focus on benefits law.
• Counsel clients on the design, implementation, and compliance of retirement plans, health and welfare benefits, and executive compensation packages.
• Provide strategic guidance on ERISA compliance, fiduciary responsibilities, and employee benefits-related litigation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate benefits plan documents, policies, and contracts.
• Conduct legal research on emerging issues in benefits law, including legislative and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop effective legal strategies.
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings and disputes with government agencies, including the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
• Provide training and updates to clients on changes in benefits law and regulations.Qualifications:
  • J.D. from an accredited law school and admission Missouri State Bar
  • 2-5 years of experience practicing labor and employment law, with a focus on employee benefits law (ERISA, health and welfare plans, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of benefits laws, including ERISA, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), COBRA, and other related regulations.
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
  • Experience with the negotiation and drafting of employee benefits plan documents.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as part of a collaborative team.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.What We Offer:
    • Competitive salary and benefits package.
    • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
    • A collaborative and supportive team environment.
    • Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements.Salary range is based on experience and may differ from what is stated in the posting. All conversations will be kept confidential. -To be considered, please apply with a resume or submit confidentially to -Lindsay Campeau to lindsay.campeau@gogpac.com. -If you have any other questions or wish to discuss any other Legal positions, reach out to -Lindsay Campeau -at -(517) 855-2199. -You can also connect with me at -All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time. More...

          

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