Junior Transactional ERISA Associate

Mayer Brown LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package (医疗/牙科/

401(k) savings plan

Back-up childcare and eldercare

Job summary

Mayer Brown LLP seeks a junior associate in Chicago for its transactional U.S. ERISA practice, focusing on ERISA compliance in complex financing transactions. The candidate should have 1–2 years of experience and be admitted to the Illinois bar.

The role follows a hybrid work arrangement with in-office anchor days and remote days as applicable. The ideal candidate will bring detail‑orientedness, strong writing and analytical skills, and excellent law school credentials.

Qualifications

• Excellent law school academic credentials and sophisticated law firm experience in transactional work.
• Admitted to the Illinois bar.
• Hybrid-work arrangement with in-office anchor days and remote work on other days.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) required

Job description

Overview

• The transactional U.S. ERISA practice advises lenders, financial institutions, and private investment funds on ERISA compliance in complex domestic and cross-border financing transactions, including fund financings, acquisition financings, leveraged finance, bridge loans, and syndicated and bilateral financings.
• The position follows a hybrid-work arrangement, requiring in-office attendance on designated anchor days with flexibility for remote work on other days.

Posting details

Mayer Brown LLP seeks a junior associate with one to two years (JD 2025-2024) of experience to join its transactional U.S. ERISA practice in Chicago. This practice advises lenders, financial institutions and private investment funds on ERISA compliance matters arising in complex financing transactions, including fund financings, acquisition financings, leveraged finance transactions, bridge loans, and syndicated and bilateral financings – both domestic and cross-border. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and possesses strong writing and analytical skills. Qualified candidates will have excellent law school academic credentials and sophisticated law firm experience in transactional work. We are looking to place exclusively in Chicago and the candidate must be admitted to the Illinois bar. The position follows a hybrid-work arrangement that combines in-office attendance on designated anchor days with the flexibility to work remotely on other days. The salary for this position for the class of 2025 to 2024 is $225,000 to $235,000, although the actual salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s skills and experience level are different from those specified below. This position is eligible for the Firm’s annual bonus program. We also offer comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.