Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate (Hybrid)

Eversheds Sutherland; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland in Atlanta seeks an attorney with a strong background in employee benefits, executive compensation, retirement plans, and health and welfare programs to advise clients on ERISA compliance and related M&A matters.

The role emphasizes hands-on counseling for plan sponsors and service providers, analyzing complex benefit issues, and guiding clients through regulatory challenges while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in employee benefits, executive compensation, retirement plans, and health and welfare programs.
• Experience advising on ERISA compliance and issues arising in M&A transactions.
• Ability to translate complex benefit issues into practical guidance for plan sponsors and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on ERISA compliance for benefit programs, including governance and fiduciary duties.
• Counsel on executive compensation, retirement, and health and welfare plans in complex matters.
• Support M&A transactions by addressing employee benefits implications and integration considerations.

Skills

ERISA knowledge

Executive compensation

Retirement plans

Health & welfare plans

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (US)

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Eversheds Sutherland in Atlanta seeks an attorney with a strong background in employee benefits, executive compensation, retirement plans, and health and welfare programs to advise clients on ERISA compliance and related M&A matters.

The role emphasizes hands-on counseling for plan sponsors and service providers, analyzing complex benefit issues, and guiding clients through regulatory challenges while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.