Employee Benefits Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employee Benefits Associate in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role involves supporting the Employee Benefits practice, focusing on compliance, operations, and administration of retirement, health, welfare, and executive compensation arrangements.

Duties

• Advise on day-to-day compliance and operations of benefit plans.
• Support transactions intersecting with M&A and private equity.
• Counsel clients on executive compensation-related arrangements.
• Collaborate with legal and business teams to provide comprehensive solutions.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in a top 200 law firm.
• Experience in benefits and executive compensation preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client and team interactions.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• North Carolina Bar membership or willingness to obtain.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• North Carolina Bar certification or eligibility.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid remote work option for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Merit bonus opportunities.

This large Virginia office has international offices in Europe, Russia, and beyond. Attorneys work hard in a friendly atmosphere and are rewarded with extremely competitive salaries and hefty bonuses. Specific areas of law practiced in the Virginia office include real estate finance and land use, aviation law, communications law, tax, trust and estate planning, and a wide range of litigation. They also have a significant practice in the areas of corporate finance and intellectual property rights.