Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate - Multiple Offices

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation (EBEC) subgroup. The role involves drafting plan documents, negotiating vendor agreements, and supporting transactional work. Ideal candidates will have 3–6 years of experience and be licensed in the state of practice, located in cities like Atlanta, Houston, New York, or Richmond. The salary range for this position is $260,000 - $350,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in the EBEC practice area.
• Must be licensed and in good standing in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Drafting plan documents.
• Assisting with corrections.
• Negotiating vendor agreements.
• Supporting transactional work, including due diligence.
• Preparing materials for fiduciary committee meetings.
• Analyzing client questions and conducting related research.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to review and analyze detailed regulations

Job description

Overview

Troutman Pepper Locke’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation (EBEC) subgroup of its Tax & Benefits practice group seeks an attorney with 3–6 years of experience to join its EBEC practice. The ideal candidate will be based in Atlanta, Houston, New York, or Richmond; exceptional candidates in other markets may also be considered.

This attorney will play a crucial role in supporting client teams on matters related to the design and administration of tax-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and incentive and other compensation programs. In addition, this attorney will support client teams on the compensation and benefits aspects of M&A transactions and executive compensation matters. Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to review, analyze, and apply detailed regulations, are essential, as this role will collaborate regularly across the team and interface directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Drafting plan documents
• Assisting with corrections
• Negotiating vendor agreements
• Supporting transactional work, including compensation- and benefits-related due diligence and preparation of related disclosure schedules
• Preparing and reviewing materials for fiduciary committee meetings
• Analyzing client questions, conducting related research, and drafting related responses

Qualifications

3–6 years of experience in the EBEC practice area. Candidates must be licensed and in good standing in the state in which they practice. Location considerations include availability in Atlanta, Houston, New York, or Richmond, with exceptional candidates in other markets considered.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $260,000 - $350,000, dependent on relevant years of experience.

Application Information

Candidates must be licensed and in good standing in the state in which they practice.

For inquiries or additional information on this position, please contact Tonja Washington.

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