Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate

Flo Recruit, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid vacation

Parental leave

FSA

HSA

ID theft protection

Dependent care reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Emergency travel assistance

Job summary

Dickinson Wright seeks an associate attorney to join our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice group. The position involves the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefits and executive compensation, with opportunities to work on related tax, corporate, and labor and employment law matters.

Qualified candidates must have 3–7 years of practice experience and an active license to practice law in the candidate’s preferred office state or eligibility by waiver, plus

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of practice experience in employee benefits work or related areas.
• Active license to practice law in candidate's preferred office state or eligibility for admission by waiver.
• Strong communication, writing, analytical, problem-solving, and deadline-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and administer employee benefits and executive compensation programs.
• Assist on related tax, corporate, and labor and employment matters.

Skills

Communication

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Deadline management

Business mindset

Job description

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Columbus, Ohio

Phoenix, Arizona

Austin, Texas

Lateral

Attorneys

Dickinson Wright seeks an associate attorney to join our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice group. This position will provide an exciting opportunity to work with our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation team, involving the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefits and executive compensation. It will also afford additional opportunities to work on related tax, corporate, and labor and employment law matters.

Qualified candidates must have:

3 – 7 years of practice experience and a strong interest in employee benefits work. Previous experience with employer or union side ERISA, Internal Revenue Code, Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, FMLA and COBRA compliance, employee health and welfare benefits, executive compensations plans, tax law, or labor and employment law is strongly preferred;

an active license to practice law in the state of the candidate's preferred office, or eligibility for admission by waiver;

strong communication, legal writing, analytical, problem-solving, and issue resolution skills; and

business and entrepreneurial sense, along with the ability to proactively manage competing deadlines.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $160,000 to $240,000. Please note that a variety of factors determine compensation, including geographic location, experience, relevant degrees and certifications, and other applicable factors authorized by law. This position also qualifies for an annual merit-based bonus.

Dickinson Wright offers a generous benefits package for eligible full-time associate attorneys within our U.S. offices, including health, dental, and vision; 401(k) and profit sharing plans; paid vacation; and parental leave. Additional elective programs include: a health flexible spending account, a health savings account, identity theft protection, a dependent day care reimbursement account, commuter benefits, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, an employee assistance program, and emergency travel assistance.

In accordance with Colorado law, applicants can redact any age-related information on their application materials.