Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Talent Acquisition is leading a search for a Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney in Chicago. The attorney will advise public and private companies on executive compensation, employee benefits, M&A, securities, and IPO-related matters in a sophisticated practice.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience, strong writing and analytical abilities, and a J.D.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience
• Experience with equity compensation and executive compensation arrangements
• Experience with employment, retention, and severance agreements
• Familiarity with proxy disclosures and public company compensation matters
• Experience supporting mergers & acquisitions transactions and IPOs
• Strong knowledge of IRC Sections 280G and 409A
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on executive compensation and employee benefits matters
• Support M&A, IPOs, and public company compensation issues
• Draft and negotiate compensation and benefits agreements
• Address proxy disclosures and related public company matters
• Provide clear, precise legal writing and analysis

Skills

Executive compensation

Employee benefits

M&A & IPOs

IRC 280G & 409A knowledge

Legal writing & analysis

Communication skills

Big-firm experience

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Illinois bar admission

Job description

Chicago | Hybrid

Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$260,000 – $390,000

A leading international law firm is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising public and private companies on sophisticated executive compensation, employee benefits, M&A, securities, and IPO-related matters.

Ideal Background

• 3–6 years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience
• Experience with equity compensation and executive compensation arrangements
• Experience with employment, retention, and severance agreements
• Familiarity with proxy disclosures and public company compensation matters
• Experience supporting mergers & acquisitions transactions and IPOs
• Strong knowledge of IRC Sections 280G and 409A
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

Industry-leading Compensation & Benefits practice

Sophisticated M&A, IPO, and public company work

Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility

Strong mentorship and professional development

Partnership-track opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package and hybrid flexibility

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

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