Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a dynamic associate with 2-3 years of experience to join its Executive Compensation & Benefits Practice Group. The role offers flexibility to work in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Silicon Valley offices, with strong emphasis on ERISA and employee benefits matters.

The ideal candidate will counsel public and private employers on plan design, governance, compliance, and related fiduciary duties, while delivering high-quality work and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or foreign equivalent; an LLM will be considered in lieu of a JD.
• Prior or current experience at an Am Law 100 firm.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Exceptional analytical, research, and legal writing skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Thorough understanding of professional ethics and conduct codes applicable to legal practice.
• Admission to and good standing with the bar in the jurisdiction(s) where you will practice.

Responsibilities

• Thriving in a fast-paced environment by collaborating with attorneys both locally and across the firm to deliver exceptional client service.
• Demonstrating flexibility and commitment by working extended hours when needed to meet project deadlines and business demands.
• An initiative-taking approach and dedication to timely task completion are of the utmost importance.
• Communicate effectively – both orally and in writing – with firm clients on a wide range of highly sophisticated transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Legal writing

Interpersonal communication

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

LLM considered

Top academic credentials

Bar admission in applicable jurisdictions

Job description

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a dynamic associate with 2-3 years of experience to join its Executive Compensation & Benefits Practice Group. The role offers flexibility to work in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Silicon Valley offices, with strong emphasis on ERISA and employee benefits matters.

The ideal candidate will counsel public and private employers on plan design, governance, compliance, and related fiduciary duties, while delivering high-quality work and