Executive Compensation Associate Attorney - UNPOSTED

Principle Recruiting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 142,500 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A nationally recognized law firm in Chicago seeks an Executive Compensation & Governance Associate Attorney. This role offers a partnership track, a collaborative culture with no politics or bureaucracy, and mentorship under experienced partners. Candidates should be licensed in Illinois with a focus on executive compensation. Salary is competitive, ranging from $142,500 to $190,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice in Illinois.
• Curious, personable, and eager to grow in this niche.
• Experience in ERISA, executive compensation, corporate, M&A, or tax backgrounds is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management teams and C-suite leaders.
• Engage in sophisticated, people-focused work in executive compensation.
• Mentorship under former Big Law partners.

Skills

Curiosity

Personable attitude

Growth mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Executive Compensation Associate Attorney - UNPOSTED

We are working directly with a Nationally recognized firm seeking an Executive Compensation & Governance Associate Attorney for their Chicago Office. This is an UNPOSTED opportunity!

• Firm's Executive Compensation & Governance group has become one of the most respected in the country.
• They are open to attorneys from ERISA, executive comp, corporate, M&A, or tax backgrounds who are curious, personable, and eager to grow in this niche.
• The group is led by former Big Law and Chambers-Ranked Partners who are known for being not just excellent lawyers, but genuine mentors.
• The team works with management teams, C-suite leaders, and private equity clients, doing the kind of sophisticated, people-focused work that blends strategy, empathy, and business acumen.
• What makes this team different is the culture: no politics, no bureaucracy - just collaboration, transparency, and direct reward for your impact.
• Partnership track
• 1800 billable hour target

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice and Legal Services

Must be licensed to practice in Illinois, additional licensures always a plus!

Apply today with your resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled.

Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Location: Chicago, IL. Salary: $142,500.00 - $190,000.00.