Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Associate (Junior-to-Mid-Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level associate for their New York office. The role involves working with a collaborative team on various employee benefit plans, health and welfare benefit plans, and executive compensation arrangements. Candidates should have experience in M&A related benefits work, qualified plans, executive compensation, and health and welfare.

Duties

• Collaborate with team members on employee benefit plans and programs.
• Advise on health and welfare benefit plans.
• Assist in executive compensation arrangements.
• Engage in M&A related benefits work.

Requirements

• Experience in M&A related benefits work.
• Knowledge of qualified plans and executive compensation.
• Familiarity with health and welfare benefit plans.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in New York preferred.

Skills

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

Benefits

• 401k Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Virtual Health
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Lyra Health EAP
• Paid Family Leave
• College Savings Plan
• Transportation Benefit
• Back-up Child Care
• College Coach
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Sick Time and Vacation Time
• Excess Liability Insurance

Commitment, value, excellence, and professional development draw associates to this AmLaw100 firm. This firm has been ranked regionally and nationwide for its vast array of varied practice groups, particularly its corporate practice. Associates are drawn to the collaborative effort at this firm, describing their colleagues as ?patient and willing to teach.? Additionally, the efforts the firm makes to develop careers is appealing to attorneys at this firm. The firm puts emphasis on its diversity, as well as its pro bono requirement hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.