Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Health & Welfare) Associate

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 320,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, a leading global law firm, is seeking a highly qualified Associate to join its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice. The role can be performed in New York or Washington, DC, or remotely for the right candidate.

Candidates should have 4-6 years of experience with health & welfare benefit plans, including medical and disability benefits. The ideal applicant will possess strong academic credentials and writing skills, and be capable of teamwork. The salary range for this position is between $320,000 and $440,000.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience related to health & welfare benefit plans.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills.
• Ability to work well on a team.

Responsibilities

• Join the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice.
• Advise clients on various benefit plans and compliance.
• Consider part-time or reduced hours for the right candidate.

Skills

Health & welfare benefit plans expertise

Advising clients in M&A and counseling

Strong writing skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, a global Am Law 100 law firm, seeks a highly qualified Associate to join its premier Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice, working from its New York or Washington, DC office, or, for the right candidate, remotely.

Candidates should have 4-6 years of experience relating specifically to health & welfare benefit plans, including medical, disability, life, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement arrangements, cafeteria plans, health savings accounts, and fringe benefit plans. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising clients in both M&A and counseling contexts. The firm is willing to consider a part-time or reduced hours schedule for the right candidate.

All candidates must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, and the ability to work well on a team. Qualified candidates should include their resume, writing sample and a copy of their law school transcript in their application.

The estimated salary range for this role is $320,000 - $440,000. Salary determinations are based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to, experience/job history, class/graduation year, work schedule, location and practice area of the selected candidate.