Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate to join its Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in executive compensation and employee benefit matters, particularly within M&A deals and private equity contexts.

Duties

• Advise on executive compensation and employee benefit matters in M&A transactions.
• Provide counsel on public-company executive compensation issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with relevant laws.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefits.
• Experience with M&A deals, particularly in private equity.
• Admitted or eligible to seek admission to the Illinois bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Illinois bar or eligibility to seek admission.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Bonus eligibility.

A kinder and gentler, preeminent international law firm, with clients that are the envy of any firm. Large, enthusiastic firm offering full-service practice to mega corporations, governmental entities and other important clients. Very prestigious, that has a reputation in corporate and finance that rivals if not surpass any of the mega-New York powerhouse law firms. In addition to corporate and finance matters, the firms strong practice groups include its litigation, real estate, commercial, intellectual property, tax, securities, antitrust, environmental, trusts & estates, healthcare and bankruptcy departments. The firms atmosphere is absolutely fantastic for its size, values its associates, provides superb mentoring and provides enough resources and support to enable each of its associates to succeed. Like any other large mega firm, to become partner, you have to be loyal, work hard and produce top-quality work, but unlike other firms, this jewel does not require its associates to have business. Perhaps the reason is that the firm has enough work to keep everyone busy and productive. Compensation is top of the market, but you are expected to earn it by putting long hours. It hires from the top law schools in the nation and requires superior academic credentials. These global gladiators, with clients and attorneys around the world, are anxious to hire the best and the brightest attorneys.