Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Attorney

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking an attorney with 4+ years' experience in employee benefits and executive compensation to join a well-established Chicago law firm. The role offers sophisticated work advising employers and supporting corporate transactions, with ERISA and tax considerations across mergers and other deals. A comprehensive benefits package and performance-based bonuses are available. Beacon Hill supports collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of employee benefits and executive compensation experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA and related tax requirements.
• Experience drafting agreements and plan documents for transactions.
• Excellent judgment and communication in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on benefits and executive compensation in mergers, acquisitions, private equity, and other corporate transactions.
• Counsel on design, operation, compliance, and correction of qualified retirement, health and welfare, and other benefit plans.
• Structure and advise on nonqualified deferred compensation, incentive, equity, severance, retention, change-in-control, and employment arrangements.
• Address matters involving ERISA and applicable tax requirements, including Internal Revenue Code Sections 409A and 280G.

Skills

ERISA knowledge

Experience with corporate transactions

Strong communication

Collaborative approach

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

A well-established law firm is seeking an attorney with 4+ years of experience to join its collaborative Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice. This role offers sophisticated work advising employers and supporting corporate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on employee benefits and executive compensation matters arising in mergers, acquisitions, private equity, and other corporate transactions.
• Counsel clients on the design, operation, compliance, and correction of qualified retirement, health and welfare, and other benefit plans.
• Structure and advise on nonqualified deferred compensation, incentive, equity, severance, retention, change-in-control, and employment arrangements.
• Address matters involving ERISA and applicable tax requirements, including Internal Revenue Code Sections 409A and 280G.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant employee benefits and executive compensation experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA and related tax and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting sophisticated transactions and drafting related agreements and plan documents.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and organizational skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated starting salary is $260,000, with final compensation based on experience & qualifications. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)