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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney


Job Location:

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 235000 - 375000
Posted: 29 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Philadelphia Hybrid

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney
AmLaw 200 Opportunity
Compensation

$235000 $375000

A highly respected national law firm is seeking an Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney to join its Philadelphia office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising businesses private equity sponsors and other organizations on sophisticated employee benefits executive compensation and ERISA matters.

Ideal Background

5 years of employee benefits executive compensation ERISA or related tax experience

Experience reviewing employee benefit plans compensation arrangements and executive compensation programs in connection with mergers & acquisitions transactions

Experience designing implementing and advising on employee benefit and executive compensation programs for businesses and organizations of varying sizes and structures

Experience advising clients on qualified retirement plans health and welfare plans deferred compensation arrangements equity compensation plans and executive compensation matters

Experience with ERISA the Internal Revenue Code and related employee benefits regulations

Experience supporting corporate transactions including due diligence transaction structuring and post-closing integration matters

Strong drafting analytical and communication skills

Ability to work directly with clients and provide practical business-focused advice

Excellent academic credentials

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

Pennsylvania bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

Sophisticated employee benefits and executive compensation practice

Significant exposure to M&A transactions and complex compensation matters

Significant client interaction and responsibility

Strong mentorship and professional development

Collaborative national platform

Partnership-track opportunity

Interested

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

Even if youre not actively looking or arent sure this opportunity is the right fit lets connect for a confidential conversation. Im happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition



Required Experience:

IC