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Chicago office of AmLaw firm is seeking an employee benefits and executive compensation attorney with 4-6 years of experience. This position will handle both advising and transactional deal work. Must be admitted to IL bar or eligible to be admitted. Should have strong oral and written communication skills. Legal

Here is a premier mid-sized law firm, with sophisticated practice in corporate, labor and employment, and litigation. It has one of the most successful and prestigious intellectual property (including patent prosecution and litigation), M&A, finance/commercial lending and investment services (mutual fund, etc.) practices in the nation. With a couple of offices in the East Coast, and a main office in Chicago, this firm is a powerhouse when it comes to technological and financial and finance matters. Its clients range from Fortune 500 corporations, other private and public companies, startups, banks and other financial institutions, securities brokers and dealers, mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies, multi-employer benefit plans, manufacturers, universities, school districts, municipalities, utilities, health care institutions, trade and professional associations, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals. Client contact is early, and you are expected to produce and work hard from the first day. Everyone takes their jobs very seriously, but mentorship and guidance is available for those who seek it. The pay is competitive with the largest law firms in Chicago, and the firm provides merit-based bonuses to avoid strict lock-step compensation. Top grades from top law schools are required. For someone who wants to be a part of an innovative, yet prestigious law firm that has superb reputation and sophisticated practice that rivals the large firms in town, this is your place.

ERISA/Executive Compensation

Full-Time

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks mid-level employee benefits associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience in executive compensation. The candidate will be advising on compliance with Internal Revenue Code and ERISA requirements for qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Will be managing RFPs for benefit plan vendors and negotiating contract terms. Reviewing and drafting agreements for benefit plan investments. Advising clients regarding pension de-risking initiatives and drafting the related plan amendments and participant communications. Preparing benefit plan governance documents and training plan fiduciaries on their duties under ERISA. Should have 2-5 years of broad-based employee benefits experience in retirement plans, health and welfare plans, executive compensation, pension investments, and mergers and acquisitions. Must have top law firm experience, or a combination of law firm and in-house experience. Admission to the Illinois Bar (or the ability to waive into the Illinois Bar) is essential. Legal

The candidate should have excellent academic credentials. Must have analytical skills, and verbal and written communication skills.

This Vault Law 100 and AmLaw 100 ranked firm operates through a distinctive client services model, which combines robust technology, knowledge management, process management techniques, alternative fee schedules, and practical tools. This firm provides thoughtful, strategic, and practical legal counsel and offer a national platform and international gateway to serve their clients. As associates, attorneys are compensated and advanced based on their individual merits and at varying rates. Additionally, the firm's professional services group offers alternatives for attorneys by tailoring arrangements according to each attorney's legal skill level, their desired time commitment, and overall total contribution aspirations. Attorneys at this firm are committed to playing an active and positive role in the communities where they work and live.

ERISA/Executive Compensation

Full-Time

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks ERISA title I investment counsel with experience in advising state and corporate pension funds and tax-exempt investors with respect to their investments and related fiduciary duties. The ideal candidate must have experience representing lead or major institutional investors in their investments involving comingled funds, co-investments, and separate accounts. Familiarity with current market terms as well as experience negotiating side letters, fund documents, and investment management agreements, as well as ERISA Title I, is required. Experience with relevant aspect of the tax code is preferred. Legal

This Vault Law 100 and AmLaw 100 ranked firm operates through a distinctive client services model, which combines robust technology, knowledge management, process management techniques, alternative fee schedules, and practical tools. This firm provides thoughtful, strategic, and practical legal counsel and offer a national platform and international gateway to serve their clients. As associates, attorneys are compensated and advanced based on their individual merits and at varying rates. Additionally, the firm's professional services group offers alternatives for attorneys by tailoring arrangements according to each attorney's legal skill level, their desired time commitment, and overall total contribution aspirations. Attorneys at this firm are committed to playing an active and positive role in the communities where they work and live.

ERISA/Executive Compensation

Full-Time

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks employee benefits and executive compensation associate attorney with 3+ years of law firm experience. The candidate should be responsible for drafting welfare plans including group health plans, cafeteria plans and wellness plans as well as qualified pension, profit-sharing and non-qualified retirement plans. Will help clients design, implement and ensure the compliance of employee benefit plans and executive compensation arrangements with the Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, the Affordable Care Act and other federal statutes affecting such arrangements. Legal

The candidate should possess a high level of academic achievement, superb problem-solving, writing and communication skills.

Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

ERISA/Executive Compensation

Full-Time

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks employee benefits and executive compensation associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience. The candidate should have solid experience working on benefits and executive compensation matters in M&A work. Must have sophisticated law firm experience. Legal

The candidate should have strong law school academic credentials.

The longstanding Midwest law office opened one-hundred and thirty-one years ago. Areas of expertise include finance, corporate, and litigation law. A sizable group of accomplished attorneys comprise the Midwest law practice. Attorneys are involved in a variety of civic, and professional undertakings year long. Besides, they're dedicated to pro-bono work.

ERISA/Executive Compensation

Full-Time

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks tax associate attorney with 2-4 years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience in mergers and acquisition, bankruptcy and corporate finance transactions. The candidate should have familiarity with tax and securities laws relating to executive compensation and employee benefits, including ERISA. Legal

The Midwest law office started their legal practice thirty years ago. More than one-hundred skilled attorneys are on staff. Areas of specialization are transactional and litigation law. Practice areas are comprehensive. Asset-based lending, bank financing, benefits-compensation, capital markets, environmental litigation, securities litigation-professional liability and transactional tax are some of their practice disciplines. Hospitality, financial services, energy and healthcare are a few of their practice industries. The Midwest practice is known for their legal prowess in tax matters of renewable energy projects.

ERISA/Executive Compensation

Full-Time

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm is actively seeking associates to join our Executive Compensation Group. The candidate will have presentation skills at level necessary for senior executives and directors. Will be designing and drafting short-term and long-term incentive plans including broad array of equity arrangements such as profits interest program, stock option plans, restricted stock and unit plans; appreciation rights, performance/share plans and other similar plans. Designing and drafting executive employment, severance and change-in-control agreements. Designing and drafting non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements. Designing and drafting compensatory arrangements for privately-held entities. Advising companies and boards on SEC disclosures relative to executive compensation and governance and general knowledge of applicable Federal Securities Laws. Advising companies on applicable tax rules such as IRC Sections 409A, 280G, 83. An undergraduate degree in a discipline such as business, finance, economics or accounting, and/or a CPA, a plus. Should have 3+ years of experience. Experience with executive compensation issues arising in corporate transactions including planning in the context of mergers, acquisitions, capital raising events, public offerings, joint ventures are essential. Experience in bringing multidisciplinary services to clients and effectively teaming with other firm resources such as labor and employment, corporate tax, litigation, employee benefits and the like are needed. Legal

The candidate should have strong academic credentials and highly effective written and verbal communication skills. A Bachelor's Degree as well as a J.D. from an accredited university is required.

This reputed law firm concentrates on business advisory-advocacy law. It has six offices across the United States and employs a considerably large group of highly competent attorneys. Some of its main practice areas are automotive, drug-pharmacy, and nonprofit. This law practice encourages diversity at the workplace, community service, and pro bono work.

ERISA/Executive Compensation

Full-Time

Saint Charles office is seeking an ERISA attorney for their labor an employment practice. A portable business is not required but a plus. Legal

This reputed Illinois-based law firm has several offices throughout the United States and is comprised of a large team of highly skilled attorneys. Some of its key practice areas are litigation and corporate-transactional services. An equal opportunity employer, the firm endorses diversity in its workforce.

ERISA/Executive Compensation

Full-Time