Position Title: Labor and Employment Associate - Employee Benefits

Location: Chicago; Denver; Indianapolis; Madison; Milwaukee; Minneapolis; Naples; Phoenix; San Diego; St. Louis; Tampa; Tucson; Washington D.C.

Employment Type: Hybrid, Full-time

Experience Level: Associate

Salary Range: $175,000/yr - $250,000/yr

Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Industry: Law Practice

About the Firm:

This leading law firm operates nationally with a small-firm approach. Known for its high-quality work and talented attorneys, it handles a diverse range of litigation and transactional matters. With a reasonable billable requirement and emphasis on work-life balance, the firm offers a supportive environment for professional growth. Its strong presence in the Midwest enables it to handle complex transactions and serve Fortune 500 clients. Associates have the opportunity to choose practice areas and assignments, fostering career development and client interaction.

Job Description:

Join a prestigious law firm as an Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney with 4-6 years of experience. In this role, you will be a key member of the legal team, providing comprehensive counsel on employee benefits and executive compensation matters, particularly within mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Your responsibilities will include advising on various aspects of benefits and compensation, conducting research on tax and ERISA issues, and assisting with corporate transactions.

Job Details:

- Provide counsel on employee benefits and executive compensation.

- Advise on benefits and compensation issues in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

- Research tax and ERISA issues, reviewing statutory and regulatory changes.

- Assist with due diligence, purchase agreement review, and benefits integration.

- Draft employment agreements, incentive arrangements, and bonus agreements.

- Handle IRS and Department of Labor filings.

- Preferred experience with ESOPs, multiemployer plans, and IRS Section 409A compliance.

Requirements:

- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

- 4-6 years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation.

- Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience with ESOPs.

- Knowledge of multiemployer plan withdrawal liability.

- Familiarity with IRS Section 409A compliance.