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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney


Job Location:

Columbus, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 150000 - 300000
Posted: 31 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ohio (Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Dayton Toledo) Hybrid

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney
AmLaw Regional & Boutique Law Firm Opportunities
Compensation

$150000 $300000

Aligned Talent Acquisition is continually seeking experienced Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorneys for opportunities with Am Law 100 Am Law 200 regional and boutique law firms throughout Ohio including Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Dayton and Toledo.

If you have experience advising employers private equity sponsors or public companies on employee benefits executive compensation and ERISA matters Id love to connect.

Ideal Background

28 years of employee benefits executive compensation or ERISA experience

Experience advising clients regarding qualified retirement plans health and welfare plans executive compensation arrangements and deferred compensation

Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions from an employee benefits perspective

Experience with ERISA the Internal Revenue Code HIPAA COBRA ACA and related regulatory matters

Experience drafting incentive plans employment agreements equity compensation arrangements and executive compensation documents

Strong drafting analytical and client counseling skills

Excellent academic credentials

LL.M. in Taxation is a plus but not required

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

Ohio bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Practice Area

High-value advisory work with sophisticated clients

Blend of tax corporate and employment law

Opportunity to work on executive compensation and M&A transactions

Strong demand across Ohios largest firms

Excellent long-term career growth

Interested

Aligned Talent Acquisition partners with Am Law 100 Am Law 200 regional and boutique law firms throughout Ohio. If your background aligns with this practice area Id love to have a confidential conversation about your career goals and the opportunities currently available.

Even if youre not actively looking it never hurts to know whats out there. Im happy to discuss compensation trends partnership track billable expectations firm culture hybrid flexibility and how your background compares in todays market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition


Required Experience:

IC