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Employee Benefits & ERISA Associate Attorney


Job Location:

Cleveland, TN - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 185000 - 235000
Posted: 14 October 2026 (11 days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Employee Benefits & ERISA Associate Attorney Cleveland or Cincinnati OH

Am Law Firm Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation $185000$235000

Looking to take the next step in your Employee Benefits and ERISA practice

Aligned Talent Acquisition is partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law firm seeking an experienced Employee Benefits & ERISA Associate Attorney to join its established practice in Cleveland or Cincinnati Ohio.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated employee benefits and executive compensation matters and wants to take on meaningful responsibility while collaborating with experienced attorneys and advising clients on complex regulatory and transactional issues.

Qualifications
  • 3 years of experience handling ERISA employee benefits and/or executive compensation matters.

  • Experience with defined contribution plans defined benefit plans employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and employee welfare benefit plans.

  • Familiarity with executive compensation arrangements and employee benefits issues arising in mergers and acquisitions.

  • Strong understanding of ERISA applicable tax laws and related employee benefits regulations.

  • Excellent legal research drafting analytical and communication skills.

  • Strong organizational time management and project management abilities.

  • A collaborative team-oriented approach to working with colleagues and clients.

The Opportunity

The firms Employee Benefits practice advises clients on a broad range of sophisticated benefits compensation and compliance matters.

Attorneys will have opportunities to:

  • Design draft and advise on retirement and employee benefit plans including defined contribution and defined benefit arrangements.

  • Work on ESOPs employee welfare plans and executive compensation programs.

  • Provide employee benefits guidance and transactional support in mergers and acquisitions.

  • Research and advise on complex ERISA tax and regulatory compliance issues.

  • Collaborate with experienced attorneys on sophisticated client matters across multiple industries.

Why Consider This Opportunity

Base salary of $185000$235000 depending on experience and qualifications

Sophisticated ERISA employee benefits and executive compensation work

Exposure to both regulatory and transactional matters

Opportunities for meaningful client interaction and professional development

Collaborative practice environment with experienced attorneys

Opportunity to build a long-term career within an established national law firm

Interested in Learning More

If youre an Employee Benefits or ERISA associate considering your next career move in Cleveland or Cincinnati Id welcome a confidential conversation.

Whether youre actively exploring opportunities or simply curious about what the market has to offer Id be happy to share more information.

All inquiries are confidential. Your resume and identifying information will never be shared with a firm without your permission.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition



Required Experience:

IC