Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Chicago Hybrid

$240000 $380000

A leading national law firm is seeking an Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising public and private companies private equity sponsors boards of directors and executive leadership teams on sophisticated employee benefits executive compensation and transactional matters.

36 years of employee benefits and/or executive compensation experience
Experience with qualified retirement plans health and welfare plans and executive compensation arrangements preferred
Experience with equity compensation incentive plans employment agreements and severance arrangements preferred
Experience supporting mergers & acquisitions private equity transactions and corporate transactions is a plus
Familiarity with ERISA Internal Revenue Code provisions and related employee benefits regulations preferred
Strong drafting analytical and communication skills
Excellent academic credentials
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Sophisticated Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice

Exposure to M&A private equity and corporate transactions

Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility

Strong mentorship and professional development

Partnership-track opportunity

Collaborative national platform

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition