Employee Benefits Associate Attorney
Employee Benefits Associate Attorney
Chicago, Illinois
|Direct (Permanent) Full Time
|$ 225,000 - $ 420,000 per year
Chicago, Illinois
Direct (Permanent) Full Time
$ 225,000 - $ 420,000 per year
July 28, 2025
|Job ID: LEEECEB-CNP_1753715455
July 28, 2025
Job ID: LEEECEB-CNP_1753715455
Job Summary
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A top-tier Am Law 25 firm is seeking a talented associate attorney to join its Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation group. The ideal candidate will have 1-8 years of experience advising clients on a wide range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters in both transactional and stand-alone contexts.
Key Responsibilities
Advise public and private companies on the design, implementation, and administration of qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans.
Provide guidance on ERISA, IRS, and DOL compliance matters.
Draft and negotiate executive employment, severance, and equity compensation agreements.
Conduct due diligence and advise on employee benefits and compensation issues in M&A, private equity, and capital markets transactions.
Assist with the preparation of SEC disclosures relating to executive compensation, including CD&A and proxy disclosures.
Qualifications
1-8 years of relevant law firm experience in employee benefits and/or executive compensation.
Strong academic credentials and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with tax (Section 409A, 280G, etc.) and securities law issues relating to executive compensation.
Experience supporting transactional practices is a plus.
Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction of practice or eligibility to waive in.
Why Join This Firm?
Work alongside nationally recognized practitioners in a highly sophisticated practice.
Exposure to cutting-edge transactional and regulatory matters.
Supportive culture with mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Highly competitive compensation and benefits.
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