Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate

The Headhunters, LLC; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

The Headhunters, LLC in the Metro Detroit area is seeking an Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate. This role, created due to growth, offers mentorship from senior leadership and a potential path toward partnership.

Candidates with 2+ years of experience in executive compensation, employee benefits, or related employment law are encouraged to apply. The position supports clients on health and welfare plans, employment contracts, ERISA matters, and related tax concerns.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Michigan or waiver permitting Michigan practice.
• 2+ years practicing law in executive compensation, employee benefits, ERISA, DOL, or employment law.
• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited school.
• Strong research and writing abilities and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional client service to corporate clients in executive compensation, employee benefits, employment tax matters, and employment law.
• Counsel clients on IRS controversy related to benefits plans, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, and DOL compliance.
• Prepare technical writing and memorandums to support client positions and maintain compliance.
• Establish, develop and maintain trusted relationships with clients.
• Effectively manage workload and hit deadlines.
• Collaborate with other firm practice areas on adjacent client matters.

Skills

Client service

Communication skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The Headhunters have been engaged by a distinguished and growing law firm in Metro Detroit seeking their next Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate to join their team. Bringing "book" is not required and business development is great but also not a requirement. This role is being created due to growth as there is plenty of work in the practice. To be considered candidates must have at least 2 years of practice experience working with corporations on executive compensation matters, employment law and / or employee benefit plans. A tax background and focus would be ideal to assist clients with matters related to health and welfare plans, employment law, unions, non-qualified executive compensation plans, and C-Suite employment contracts. This is a great opportunity either for an early career associate to gain mentorship and career development from senior leadership or more experienced candidates seeking an of counsel role. Our client is actively seeking its next generation of partners as the firm prepares for future leadership transitions. Candidates can expect to a hybrid environment and base compensation ranging from $150k-215k, plus annual performance bonuses of 5% to 35%.

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional client service to corporate clientele in various matters of executive compensation, employee benefits, employment tax matters, and employment law
• Counsel clients re: IRS controversy related to benefits plans, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, and Department of Labor compliance
• Preparation of technical writing and memorandums to support client positions and maintain compliance
• Establish, develop and maintain trusted relationships with clients
• Effectively manage workload and hit deadlines
• Assist and collaborate with other firm practice areas on adjacent client matters

Qualifications:

• Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan or a waiver permitting Michigan practice
• 2+ years practicing law in the fields of executive compensation, employee benefit plans, ERISA, DOL, or employment law
• Juris Doctor from a reputable university and ABA accredited school
• Strong research and writing abilities to go with effective communication skills