Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and welfare programs

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a qualified associate to join its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice in New York. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation within a law firm.

Responsibilities include advising on employee benefit issues, drafting executive agreements, and managing retirement plans. A Juris Doctor from a top-tier law school and New York Bar admission are required. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience with employee benefits and executive compensation.
• Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions and financings.
• Knowledge of ERISA plan investments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employee benefit issues in mergers and acquisitions and financings.
• Draft and negotiate executive employment, retention, and separation agreements.
• Design, implement, and administer equity plans and nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements.
• Provide guidance on ERISA plan investments.
• Develop and manage qualified retirement plans and health and welfare programs.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Education

Juris Doctor from a top-tier law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate for its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice in New York. The ideal candidate will possess strong academic credentials and a minimum of two years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation within a law firm setting.

Duties

• Advise on employee benefit issues in mergers and acquisitions and financings.
• Draft and negotiate executive employment, retention, and separation agreements.
• Design, implement, and administer equity plans and nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements.
• Provide guidance on ERISA plan investments.
• Develop and manage qualified retirement plans and health and welfare programs.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years' experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience with employee benefits and executive compensation.
• Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions and financings.
• Knowledge of ERISA plan investments preferred.

Education

Juris Doctor from a top-tier law school.

Certifications

Bar admission in New York.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare programs.

Opportunities for professional development.