Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate

⚖️ Position: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate📍 Location: Chicago, IL | Denver, CO🕒 Experience: 4-6 years of experience💰 Compensation: $250,000–$315,000 annuallyA nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Employee Benefits Associate to join its Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice in Chicago or Denver, advising employers, plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and corporate clients on sophisticated benefits and compensation matters.The role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced practitioners and practice leadership on complex executive compensation arrangements, ERISA matters, ESOP transactions, and benefits-related aspects of corporate transactions, while contributing to strategic benefits planning and regulatory counseling for public and private companies.What You’ll Work OnExecutive compensation, including employment agreements, deferred compensation, equity incentive plans, restricted stock, and stock optionsEmployee benefits matters arising from mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and restructuringsERISA compliance, fiduciary matters, governmental audits, and investigationsQualified and non-qualified retirement plans, including 401(k), defined benefit, cash balance, and ESOP arrangementsHealth and welfare benefits, including HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, and FMLA mattersESOP transactions and ongoing ESOP complianceDrafting and reviewing plan documents, amendments, SPDs, agreements, and disclosuresRegulatory counseling and emerging employee benefits and executive compensation developmentsWhat They’re Looking For4-6 years of substantive employee benefits and executive compensation experienceJ.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentialsExperience advising on ERISA and Internal Revenue Code requirementsExperience supporting employee benefits matters in corporate transactionsESOP transaction and ongoing compliance experienceStrong analytical, drafting, communication, and project management skillsAbility to manage multiple matters and collaborate within a national team environmentProfessional Development & BenefitsWork alongside experienced lawyers and practice leadershipCollaborative and inclusive team environmentRobust training and professional development programsHybrid work flexibilityMedical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plansPaid parental leave, PTO, and paid holidaysCompensationThe estimated annual compensation range is $250,000–$315,000, depending on relevant experience, skills, and other job-related factors.📩 Interested in exploring this opportunity? Submit your application through LinkedIn or reach out directly for a confidential conversation about the Mid-Level Employee Benefits Associate position in Chicago or Denver.