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

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.