Benefits & Exec Compensation Associate - Growth-Focused

BCG Attorney Search; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth through training andMent

Supportive professional environment

Alternative career path mentoring

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate in Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in a large law firm's employee benefits and executive compensation group.

Duties include advising on retirement plan administration, plan audits, welfare plans, and equity compensation; drafting incentive arrangements; and handling benefits in M&A. JD is required and bar admission is expected.

Qualifications

• JD required; bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years in a large law firm’s employee benefits and executive compensation group.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong project management.

Responsibilities

• Advise on retirement plan administration, including error correction and plan amendments.
• Assist with IRS and DOL plan audits and prepare related documents and filings.
• Advise on welfare plans, COBRA obligations, and ACA requirements.
• Draft equity compensation plans and advise on related tax issues.
• Draft annual and long‑term incentive arrangements.
• Conduct due diligence and draft documents for benefits in M&A.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Legal research and writing

Communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent research and writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate in Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in a large law firm's employee benefits and executive compensation group.

Duties include advising on retirement plan administration, plan audits, welfare plans, and equity compensation; drafting incentive arrangements; and handling benefits in M&A. JD is required and bar admission is expected.