Employee Benefits Associate (4-7 Years)

Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 340,000 - 370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is seeking an Employee Benefits Associate in Chicago. You will work within the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Department on welfare plan matters for major clients, collaborating with a strong team.

The role requires 4–7 years of experience, top academic credentials, and Illinois Bar admission (or waiver). Hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of employee benefits experience in health and welfare plans.
• Top law firm experience or a mix of law firm and in-house work.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong analytical skills and written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• As an Associate, work on challenging employee benefits projects in a team-based setting.
• Collaborate with partners and associates to counsel clients and deliver solutions.

Skills

Employee benefits experience

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Illinois Bar admission (or ability to waive in)

Job description

Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity

We have an incredible opportunity for an Employee Benefits Associate with 4-7 years of experience in the welfare-side of the employee benefits advice and counsel practice.

Our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Department is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the United States, allowing us access to cutting-edge products and name-brand clients. Our attorneys represent some of the largest and most well-known businesses in key industries such as manufacturing, retail, healthcare, insurance and financial services. We have consistently earned top rankings by U.S. News - Best Lawyers, The Legal 500, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Human Resources Executive, Lawdragon, and BTI Consulting Group. Our department continuouslyseeksout better ways to work with our clients and each other. We have been first-to-market on many legal service delivery innovations and we continue to break new ground with our clients every day. This long history of collaboration and innovation has created a dynamic, diverse office culture equally dedicated to the growth of our clients and the development and resilienceof our people

The Day-To-Day

As an Associate in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking legal projects in a team-based environment.

You Have

• 4-7 years of employee benefits experience in health and welfare plans, including HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, mental health parity, cafeteria plans, flexible spending accounts, severance plans, and related compliance and counseling work
• Top law firm experience, or a combination of law firm and in-house experience
• Excellent academic credentials
• Analytical skills, and verbal and written communication skills
• Admission to the Illinois Bar (or the ability to waive into the Illinois Bar)

What We Provide

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands‑on learning by working side‑by‑side with our partners.

More About Seyfarth

With more than 1000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers

**NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS:**

At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.

The salary range for this role is $340,000 to $370,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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Location Specific Language

This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606