New 
ERISA Fiduciary (Title I) Attorney
 Paul Hastings LLP | |
 United States, New York, New York | |
 Jun 27, 2025 | |
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Paul Hastings is seeking an experienced ERISA Fiduciary (Title I) Attorney with at least 7 years of Title I experience. This position will work on Title I of ERISA issues to include: * Advising private funds and investment management clients on "plan asset" status (including 25% test and VCOC/REOC rules) * Evaluating transactions for REOC and VCOC compliance and drafting opinions and certificates * Reviewing and drafting ERISA provisions in private fund documents, including, private placement memoranda, limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements and side letters * Advising investment advisory firms, hedge fund sponsors and other investment management clients on fiduciary requirements and prohibited transaction restrictions under Title I of ERISA, including availability of statutory or administrative exemptions (e.g. QPAM) * Advising investment industry clients on DOL and IRS compliance, audits, applications and disputes * Advising investment advisory firms in M&A transactions involving their ERISA clients * Advising pension fund trustees and other fiduciaries on Title I matters * Advising pension fund clients on ERISA aspects of private fund documents and investments * Advising investment banks, investment managers, investors and other parties in securitization matters (strong emphasis on CLO transactions), including ERISA disclosures in capital markets securities offerings (25% test, prohibited transactions, etc.) Outstanding academic credentials and law firm experience are required. Candidates must be admitted to practice and be in good standing in the jurisdiction to which they are applying. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript. The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $450,000 and a maximum of $500,000 (annually). The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors. About Paul Hastings With widely recognized elite teams in finance, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, restructuring and special situations, litigation, employment and real estate, Paul Hastings is a premier law firm providing intellectual capital and superior execution globally to the world's leading investment banks, asset managers, and corporations. NOTE TO SEARCH FIRMS: Applications must be submitted through our online search firm portal. Any materials sent outside of the portal, or directly to our attorneys, will not be accepted. If you do not have a search firm ID code or a fee agreement, please send a detailed blind profile of your candidate to careeropportunities@paulhastings.com. Paul Hastings LLP is an equal opportunity employer. | |