Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate Attorney

Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate AttorneyA highly respected national law firm is seeking an Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising public and private companies, private equity sponsors, boards of directors, and executives on sophisticated executive compensation, employee benefits, and transactional matters.Compensation$235,000 – $390,000+Ideal Background3+ years of executive compensation, employee benefits, ERISA, tax, or corporate transactional experience gained at a sophisticated law firmExperience advising clients regarding executive compensation arrangements, equity incentive plans, deferred compensation, employment agreements, severance agreements, and change-in-control benefitsExperience supporting the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of mergers & acquisitions, private equity transactions, and other corporate transactionsExperience reviewing and advising on qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and ERISA complianceExperience counseling clients regarding Internal Revenue Code Sections 409A, 280G, 162(m), and related executive compensation matters is preferredExperience drafting and negotiating equity award agreements, incentive compensation plans, employment agreements, and transactional benefits provisionsStrong drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skillsAbility to independently manage sophisticated matters while maintaining significant client interactionExcellent academic credentialsJ.D. from an ABA-accredited law school requiredIllinois bar admission required or ability to become admittedWhy This OpportunitySophisticated executive compensation and employee benefits platformExposure to complex M&A, private equity, and corporate transactionsSignificant client interaction and responsibilityOpportunity to advise leading public companies, private equity sponsors, and executive leadership teamsStrong mentorship and professional developmentCollaborative AmLaw 200 environment