ERISA/Employee Benefits Lawyer
Axiom Talent Platform · US - US - Remote
Posted 13 days ago · $104,500-325,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Axiom Talent Platform's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 48% of Axiom Talent Platform's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Axiom Talent Platform
- low 0 stale, 1 reposted of 217 open
- Hiring momentum
- 296 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Axiom Talent Platform's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Axiom Talent Platform.
About this role
The role of an Employee Benefits/ERISA Lawyer involves advising clients on the design and compliance of health and welfare benefit plans, including medical and wellness programs. Responsibilities include drafting plan documents, handling vendor agreements, and supporting clients in regulatory matters and M&A transactions. The position requires collaboration with various teams to develop compliant benefits strategies across multiple industries.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Axiom Talent Platform as an employer.
What you need
- Minimum of three years of relevant legal practice experience in employee benefits/ERISA law with a strong focus on health and welfare plans
- Strong understanding of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, MHPAEA, and other federal and state regulations impacting group health plans
- Experience with ERISA plan governance requirements, including drafting and maintaining plan documents, SPDs, and required notices
- Experience reviewing M&A due diligence and advising on health and welfare plan issues in corporate transactions
- Experience negotiating and managing health and welfare vendor contracts
- Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
Nice to have
- Positive mentality and willingness to tackle new and evolving business needs, including emerging trends in health, wellness, and leave programs
- High ethical standards, professional integrity, and sound judgment and risk-assessment skills in a regulated environment
What you get
- Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year
- Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools
Worth weighing
- Remote work option may require self-discipline and effective communication skills
- Compensation range is broad, which may indicate variability based on experience and negotiation
- Role involves significant compliance and regulatory work, which may be less appealing to those seeking litigation or transactional focus
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Listed by Axiom Talent Platform on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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