Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 235,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Talent Acquisition represents a highly respected national law firm seeking an Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney in Chicago. The role focuses on advising on sophisticated employee benefits, executive compensation, and ERISA matters for businesses and sponsors.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, and Illinois bar admission or eligibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of employee benefits and ERISA experience.
• Experience with mergers & acquisitions transactions.
• Experience designing and advising on employee benefit and executive compensation programs.
• Experience with qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, deferred compensation, and equity compensation.
• Experience with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related regulations.
• Experience supporting corporate transactions, including due diligence and post-closing integration.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required; Illinois bar admission or eligibility.

Skills

Employee benefits

Executive compensation

ERISA

M&A transactions

Due diligence

Drafting

Communication

Client advisory

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Illinois bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Chicago | Hybrid

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

AmLaw 200 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $375,000+

A highly respected national law firm is seeking an Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising businesses, private equity sponsors, and other organizations on sophisticated employee benefits, executive compensation, and ERISA matters.

Ideal Background

• 5+ years of employee benefits, executive compensation, ERISA, or related tax experience
• Experience reviewing employee benefit plans, compensation arrangements, and executive compensation programs in connection with mergers & acquisitions transactions
• Experience designing, implementing, and advising on employee benefit and executive compensation programs for businesses and organizations of varying sizes and structures
• Experience advising clients on qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, deferred compensation arrangements, equity compensation plans, and executive compensation matters
• Experience with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related employee benefits regulations
• Experience supporting corporate transactions, including due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-closing integration matters
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work directly with clients and provide practical, business-focused advice
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

• Sophisticated employee benefits and executive compensation practice
• Significant exposure to M&A transactions and complex compensation matters
• Significant client interaction and responsibility
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Collaborative national platform
• Partnership-track opportunity