Employee Benefits Associate

Armstrong Teasdale; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Teasdale is seeking a lateral associate with expertise in employee benefits and executive compensation for their Corporate Services Group. The role, based in Washington, DC, requires 5+ years of experience in reviewing employee benefit plans and related transactional work. Responsibilities include managing multiple legal matters, ensuring client satisfaction, and producing quality legal documents. The firm emphasizes ethical standards and a diverse work environment, offering competitive salaries ranging from $240,000 to $300,000 based on location.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation.
• Licensed to practice law in good standing in relevant jurisdictions.
• Experience drafting and reviewing corporate documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple legal matters at different stages.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys and clients.
• Produce quality legal work and fulfill billing requirements.
• Ensure client satisfaction using support staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Legal document drafting

Client management

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Position Overview

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking a lateral associate with expertise in employee benefits and executive compensation to join its Corporate Services Group. The associate will be based in one of our offices: Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, New York City, Philadelphia, St. Louis, or Washington, DC. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience reviewing employee benefit plans, agreements, and compensation programs for merger and acquisition transactions, and assisting in the design, implementation, and advisory of such programs for businesses and organizations of various sizes and structures.

Associates will work closely with experienced legal practitioners in a friendly, cooperative environment.

Essential Functions

• Simultaneously handles the high‑level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters at different stages of progression, from inception to conclusion.
• Possesses strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills for communicating with attorneys and clients.
• Demonstrates an ability to work independently and productively and shows a strong interest in advancing a career in Corporate Services.
• Produces quality legal work and bills the required number of hours to ensure excellent client service.
• Manages business and generates business through group and individual efforts.
• Complies with the very highest ethical standards of the legal profession.

Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor.
• Licenses: Licensed to practice law in good standing in one or more jurisdictions where the Firm conducts business; must maintain applicable license renewal and CLE requirements.
• Preferred Experience: 5+ years of experience assisting in designing, implementing, and advising on employee benefits plans, executive plans, and other transactional work; substantial experience drafting and reviewing sophisticated corporate documents. Prior experience at a law firm is preferred.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Indirect authority – actively utilizes support staff or junior associates to ensure client satisfaction.
• Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit (or utilize a standing desk) for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
• Travel: Less than 10%.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties may be assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Armstrong Teasdale is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The firm defines diversity and inclusion broadly and is committed to fostering a sense of belonging.

Salary Ranges

• Chicago: $240,000-$300,000
• Denver: $230,000-$290,000
• New York City: $240,000-$300,000
• Washington, DC: $240,000-$300,000