Employee Benefits & ERISA Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 185,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Talent Acquisition is partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law firm to hire an Employee Benefits & ERISA Associate Attorney in Cleveland or Cincinnati, Ohio. The role offers exposure to sophisticated ERISA, retirement and executive compensation matters.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, knowledge of defined contribution/benefit plans, ESOPs, and familiarity with M&A-related benefits issues, with strong research, drafting, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience handling ERISA, employee benefits, and/or executive compensation matters.
• Experience with defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, ESOPs, and employee welfare benefit plans.
• Familiarity with executive compensation arrangements and employee benefits issues arising in mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong understanding of ERISA, applicable tax laws, and related employee benefits regulations.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management abilities.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach to working with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Design, draft, and advise on retirement and employee benefit plans, including defined contribution and defined benefit arrangements.
• Work on ESOPs, employee welfare plans, and executive compensation programs.
• Provide employee benefits guidance and transactional support in mergers and acquisitions.
• Research and advise on complex ERISA, tax, and regulatory compliance issues.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on sophisticated client matters across multiple industries.

Job description

Employee Benefits & ERISA Associate Attorney – Cleveland or Cincinnati, OH

Am Law Firm | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation | $185,000–$235,000

Looking to take the next step in your Employee Benefits and ERISA practice?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law firm seeking an experienced Employee Benefits & ERISA Associate Attorney to join its established practice in Cleveland or Cincinnati, Ohio.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated employee benefits and executive compensation matters and wants to take on meaningful responsibility while collaborating with experienced attorneys and advising clients on complex regulatory and transactional issues.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience handling ERISA, employee benefits, and/or executive compensation matters.

• Experience with defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), and employee welfare benefit plans.

• Familiarity with executive compensation arrangements and employee benefits issues arising in mergers and acquisitions.

• Strong understanding of ERISA, applicable tax laws, and related employee benefits regulations.

• Excellent legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

• Strong organizational, time management, and project management abilities.

• A collaborative, team-oriented approach to working with colleagues and clients.

The Opportunity

The firm's Employee Benefits practice advises clients on a broad range of sophisticated benefits, compensation, and compliance matters.

Attorneys will have opportunities to:

• Design, draft, and advise on retirement and employee benefit plans, including defined contribution and defined benefit arrangements.

• Work on ESOPs, employee welfare plans, and executive compensation programs.

• Provide employee benefits guidance and transactional support in mergers and acquisitions.

• Research and advise on complex ERISA, tax, and regulatory compliance issues.

• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on sophisticated client matters across multiple industries.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Base salary of $185,000–$235,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Sophisticated ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation work

Exposure to both regulatory and transactional matters

Opportunities for meaningful client interaction and professional development

Collaborative practice environment with experienced attorneys

Opportunity to build a long-term career within an established national law firm