Associate - Employee Benefits

Location: New York

Job Description:

We are currently seeking an associate with 3-5 years of experience in executive compensation and benefits. The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing executive compensation plans
• Handling labor and employment issues
• Crafting employment agreements
• Managing the executive compensation aspects of mergers and acquisitions

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in executive compensation and benefits
• Admission to the New York Bar
• Prior experience at a large law firm preferred, but not mandatory

About the Firm:

The Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (EBEC) team represents a wide range of plan sponsors, offering our clients more than just deal support - we provide a comprehensive suite of employee benefit services. These encompass public company reporting and executive compensation, employee benefits in mergers and acquisitions, qualified retirement plans and Title I investment advice, health and welfare benefit plans, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), and international human resources matters. Fueled by the challenges of a dynamic labor market, we collaborate closely with our clients to develop innovative plan structures and designs, incorporating cutting-edge services like private exchange medical benefits, employee benefits in captive insurance, and fiduciary governance best practices.

Client Experience:

With decades of collective experience, the firm's EBEC is highly regarded in the legal industry. Clients consistently praise our attorneys as 'superb,' 'very client-friendly,' and 'extremely responsive.' They value our ability to bring forth the right resources and our incredible breadth of knowledge.

Pro Bono Hours / Billable Hours:

Our firm's policies are dedicated to supporting and encouraging Pro Bono works. Associates are empowered to apply 100 pro bono hours toward their 2,000-hour minimum requirement for bonus eligibility.

Partnership Path:

Associates are eligible for election to partner in their eighth year of practice. Decisions regarding partnership are made based on a transparent set of criteria that outline performance expectations and business needs.