Associate - Labor & Employment (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate to join the Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits team in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves engaging in transactional deal work, including employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) transactions, and providing day-to-day advice on employee benefits and executive compensation matters.

Duties

• Participate in transactional deal work, including ESOP transactions.
• Advise on all aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation.
• Collaborate with team members and work independently as needed.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of qualified benefits experience.
• ESOP transactional and/or compliance experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Solid academic background.
• J.D. degree and admission in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction (California, Illinois, New York, or District of Columbia).

Education

• J.D. degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the applicable jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement planning with 401K contributions.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Hybrid work model with flexible remote work options.
• Employee discount programs and wellness initiatives.

This thriving law firm has a strong tradition of maintaining significant relationships with their clients. They employ over 300 attorneys and have seven international and domestic offices. Their Los Angeles office represents clients in a wide range of legal matters including antitrust and trade regulation, government contracts, health care, bank mergers and acquisition strategies, insurance, intellectual property litigation, complex litigation, construction, labor relations, data privacy and security, real estate, employment law, estate planning, transportation, and wage and hour compliance.