Associate - Executive Compensation and Benefits

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a dynamic associate with 2–3 years of experience to join its Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice Group in San Francisco. The position offers flexibility in location, with the opportunity to work in the San Francisco office.

The role focuses on advising on retirement plan design, health and welfare plans, ERISA fiduciary duties, and compliance, while supporting client service on sophisticated transactions.

Qualifications

• JD or foreign equivalent required; LLM considered in lieu of JD.
• Experience at an Am Law 100 firm preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials with strong legal writing skills.
• Admitted to and in good standing with the bar in the practicing jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on ERISA matters and employee benefits.
• Focus on retirement plan design, health and welfare plans, and compliance.
• Conduct fiduciary duty counseling and prohibited transaction analysis.
• Handle IRS and DOL audits, EPCRS submissions, and Form 5500 reporting.
• Review vendor agreements and address transaction-related benefits issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys to deliver high-quality client service.
• Communicate effectively with clients on sophisticated transactions.

Skills

Client relationships

Analytical writing

Timely task completion

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or foreign equivalent

LLM considered in lieu of JD

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a dynamic associate with 2-3 years of experience to join its Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice Group in San Francisco. The position offers flexibility in location, with the opportunity to work in the San Francisco office.

Duties

• Advise public and private employers on employee benefits and ERISA matters.
• Focus on retirement plan administration, health and welfare plan design, and compliance.
• Conduct ERISA fiduciary duty counseling and prohibited transaction analysis.
• Handle IRS and DOL audits, EPCRS submissions, and Form 5500 reporting.
• Review vendor agreements and address transaction-related benefits issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys to deliver exceptional client service.
• Communicate effectively with clients on sophisticated transactions.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or foreign equivalent; LLM considered in lieu of JD.
• Experience at an Am Law 100 firm preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong analytical, research, and legal writing skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Understanding of professional ethics and conduct codes.
• Admission to and good standing with the bar in the practicing jurisdiction.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) or foreign equivalent.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the practicing jurisdiction.

Skills

• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Sound judgment and proactive mindset.
• Commitment to client service and timely task completion.

Benefits

• Comprehensive guidance on executive compensation and employee benefits.
• Opportunity to work with a nationally and internationally recognized team.