Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney with 3-6 years of experience to join its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice in New York City, NY. This role involves supporting client teams on the design and administration of tax-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and incentive compensation programs, as well as compensation and benefits aspects of M&A transactions.

Duties

• Draft plan documents and assist with corrections.
• Negotiate vendor agreements.
• Support transactional work, including due diligence and disclosure schedules.
• Prepare and review materials for fiduciary committee meetings.
• Analyze client questions, conduct research, and draft responses.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to review, analyze, and apply detailed regulations.
• Licensed and in good standing in the state of practice.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar admission.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating legal documents.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and interface with clients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare plans.
• Incentive and compensation programs.

Over a century old, this firm is a strong regional presence. With its New York office being its most cosmopolitan office by far, salaries are not competitive with national firms with similar practice areas. However, with well developed practice areas particularly in state court commercial litigation, this firm consistently delivers good work. The firm strongly prefers the Northeastern born and bred--from law schools to clients. And, more importantly, associates are expected to make substantial contributions to the firm in terms of work product and, over time, to business development. Manhattan associates who feel superior to their suburban counterparts will not be tolerated--the order of the day to contribution and cooperation.