Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an associate for its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, or Washington D.C. The ideal candidate will possess strong academic credentials and a minimum of two years of law firm experience in relevant areas.

Duties

• Advise on employee benefit issues in mergers and acquisitions and financings.
• Draft and negotiate executive employment, retention, and separation agreements.
• Design, implement, and administer equity plans and nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation.
• Experience with ERISA plan investments preferred.
• Experience with qualified retirement plans and health and welfare programs preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor from a top-tier law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

The law firm is an Am Law 100, Global 30, white-shoe American international corporate law firm. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, it has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Through its team over 1200 lawyers, the firm handles a broad range of legal issues across 160 countries.