Compensation & Benefits Managing/Senior Associate Attorney

Compensation & Benefits Managing/Senior Associate AttorneyDirect Counsel is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Managing/Senior Associate Attorney with at least 5 years of experience to join a leading global law firm and its highly regarded Compensation & Benefits practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney to advise sophisticated clients on complex employee benefits matters involving public companies, high-growth businesses, and investors.Position OverviewThe ideal candidate will have strong substantive experience focused on tax-qualified retirement plans and health and welfare benefit plans. Additional compensation and benefits experience is a plus but is not required. The attorney will work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to provide proactive, practical counsel on a broad range of compensation and benefits matters.ResponsibilitiesAdvise clients on tax-qualified retirement plans and related employee benefits matters.Counsel clients regarding health and welfare benefit plans.Advise public companies, innovative high-growth businesses, and investors on compensation and benefits matters.Handle sophisticated employee benefits matters and provide practical, commercially focused legal guidance.Conduct legal research and analysis regarding complex compensation and benefits issues.Draft, review, and revise plan documents, amendments, communications, and other related materials.Serve as a key member of client teams and collaborate with attorneys across practice areas.Manage matters effectively while maintaining strong client relationships, organization, and attention to detail.Qualifications5+ years of relevant law firm experience focused on compensation and benefits.Strong substantive experience with tax-qualified retirement plans and health and welfare benefit plans required.Additional compensation and benefits experience preferred but not required.Strong oral and written communication skills.Excellent legal research, analytical, logical reasoning, and organizational abilities.Highly motivated and capable of handling sophisticated matters with increasing levels of responsibility.Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.Admission to the State Bar of the jurisdiction where the attorney will be located required.CompensationThe anticipated salary range for this position is $365,000–$435,000 annually, depending on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, expertise, and geographic location. Additional compensation may include a discretionary merit bonus.Application RequirementsCandidates should be prepared to submit a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter.