Associate - Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation

BCG Attorney Search; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search represents a Charleston, SC law firm seeking an associate attorney to join its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation team. The candidate should have at least two years of relevant experience and a strong interest in benefits, executive compensation, corporate, and tax law.

The role emphasizes conducting legal research, advising on health and welfare plans, and guiding plan design, implementation, and compliance, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant legal experience.
• JD required; bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Excellent communication, research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Advise clients on benefits and employment issues, focusing on health and welfare benefits.
• Provide guidance on plan design, implementation, compliance, corrections, amendments, and terminations.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney to join its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation team in Charleston, SC. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant experience and a strong interest in benefits and executive compensation, general corporate, and/or tax law.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Advise clients on benefits and employment issues, focusing on health and welfare benefits.
• Provide guidance on plan design, implementation, compliance, corrections, amendments, and terminations.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Enthusiasm for learning and problem-solving.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Professional and effective communication skills, both oral and written.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with market rates.

Opportunities

Opportunities for professional growth and development.