Pensions, Benefits & Executive Compensation Counsel

Dentons; Kansas City, St. Louis (MO, MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Dentons US LLP is seeking an associate or counsel to join our national Pensions, Benefits and Executive Compensation practice in Missouri. This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client contact and mentorship within a market-leading team.

The position emphasizes sophisticated benefits/EXEC compensation work, client-facing advisory roles, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; distill complex concepts into actionable advice.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative approach and enthusiasm for teamwork across practices and offices.

Responsibilities

• Advising on the full spectrum of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including plan design, compliance, fiduciary governance, IRS/DOL/PBGC issues, corrections and risk mitigation, and pay and benefits strategy.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating plan documents, equity plans, award agreements, employment and severance arrangements, and related disclosures.
• Providing strategic counseling on benefits and compensation issues in corporate transactions, including due diligence, 280G analysis, integration and post-closing harmonization.
• Conducting targeted legal research and translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for clients.
• Contributing to thought leadership and internal know how to advance the practice and deepen client engagement.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Teamwork

Job description

Dentons US LLP is seeking an associate or counsel to join our national Pensions, Benefits and Executive Compensation practice in Missouri. This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client contact and mentorship within a market-leading team.

The position emphasizes sophisticated benefits/EXEC compensation work, client-facing advisory roles, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.