Employee Benefits Attorney

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an employee benefits attorney with 3-5 years of experience with employee benefits aspects of business transactions, equity-based and other incentive compensation arrangements, and ERISA, including qualified plans and health and welfare benefits. The candidate will perform sophisticated benefits compliance and plan design work for clients in the areas of pension and retirement plans, health and welfare benefits, and incentive, equity-based, and nonqualified deferred compensation. Will contribute to client transactions by conducting employee benefits due diligence, issue-spotting, assisting with purchase agreement and disclosure schedule drafting and review, and advising on post-closing matters. Have opportunities for advancement, including partnership track (if desired), in a collegial environment. Receive training opportunities with partners and other colleagues, allowing for increasing levels of responsibility as experience warrants. Collaborate across practice groups and across offices. Engage in client and business development activities. Should preferably have a good working knowledge of employee benefits law.

The candidate should be highly motivated and a self-starter, and strive to continually grow and gain increased responsibility. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and strong analytical abilities. Must have a keen interest in developing and implementing relationship-building skills both internally and externally. Should have excellent law school credentials and references. The firm offers competitive salaries and bonus opportunities; One-on-one career coaching and outstanding professional development opportunities and support; and Quality benefit programs, including an annual stipend to support attorneys' interests and hobbies outside of the workplace. Workplace flexibility and remote work opportunity.

This full-service firm in Chicago has a nationally recognized reputation in many of its practice areas. With additional offices throughout the Midwest and the East Coast, the firm has over 200 lawyers ready to serve their clients. New associates are assigned to one of five sections: Bond/Municipal Finance, Business, Labor, Litigation, or Real Estate. New associates are encouraged to let the firm know what areas interest them, but all attorneys are expected to be willing to work in a wide variety of areas. New associates are also provided with early client contact. While some associates arent ecstatic with the firms bonus structure, this mid-tier firm does pay higher than many similar firms in the area.