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Attorney

Central Pension Fund of the IUOE

in Hybrid / Washington DC

Overview:

The Central Pension Fund of the International Union of Operating Engineers and Participating Employers (“Central Pension Fund”)—a multiemployer defined benefit pension fund with over $22 billion in assets, 6,200 contributing employers, and 200,000 participants and beneficiaries—is seeking an Attorney to join its in-house legal department in Washington, DC.  The Attorney will work closely with the Central Pension Fund’s General Counsel in handling the Fund’s day-to-day legal matters, which includes advising various departments within the Central Pension Fund and handling issues related to ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code.  By joining the Central Pension Fund’s legal team, the Attorney will have the opportunity to collaborate with others, enhance their legal skills, and broaden their knowledge while contributing positively to the Central Pension Fund’s mission of helping participants and their beneficiaries receive a secure retirement. 

This position offers a broad and diverse practice environment with the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement and a strong work/life balance. 

Responsibilities:

An ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and possess exemplary research, writing, and analytical skills. The position also requires excellent communication skills, as well as a demonstrated commitment to retirement income security and the labor movement.

Typical duties include: assisting with the drafting and reviewing of plan documents to ensure compliance with ERISA and IRC qualification requirements; assisting with the drafting and reviewing of policies and procedures relating to plan administration; assisting with the review and negotiation of service provider agreements, including investment management documents; in consultation with the General Counsel, providing legal advice to the Board of Trustees on all aspects of plan administration; assisting with monitoring the Fund’s employer delinquency control program; advising Fund personnel on plan interpretation matters, as well as reporting and disclosure obligations.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school;
• Active member in good standing of at least one state bar, with the ability to test or waive into the District of Columbia Bar;
• At least 2 years of relevant ERISA experience as an attorney in a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency;
• Superior academic credentials, excellent analytical skills and strong writing skills

The Central Pension Fund offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes employer-paid health, life, and disability insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Applications by both experienced attorneys and recent graduates will be considered, with job title and salary commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, detailed resume, and an unedited writing sample to jobs@cpfiuoe.org.

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