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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Midlevel Associate Attorney)

$225k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is representing a prestigious  AmLaw firm seeking a midlevel Associate (3–5 years) to join its sophisticated Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice.

Locations: Philadelphia | New York | Washington, D.C. | Chicago | Pittsburgh | Silicon Valley | San Francisco

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with strong employee benefits and executive compensation experience to work on complex transactional and advisory matters within a nationally recognized practice platform.

Responsibilities
  • Advise clients on employee benefits and executive compensation matters arising in:
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Corporate transactions
    • Strategic business deals
  • Design, draft, and advise on:
    • Qualified pension plans
    • Defined contribution plans
    • Health & welfare plans
    • Executive employment agreements
    • Nonqualified deferred compensation plans
    • Equity compensation arrangements
  • Support clients with ongoing employee benefits and executive compensation compliance and operational matters
  • Collaborate closely with corporate, tax, and executive compensation teams on sophisticated transactions
Qualifications
  • 3–5 years of law firm experience in employee benefits and executive compensation
  • Strong experience advising on benefits and compensation issues in M&A transactions
  • Experience with non-M&A employee benefits matters preferred
  • Excellent academic credentials and strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
  • Active bar membership required
Compensation

Expected salary range in New York, California, and Washington, D.C.: $225,000 – $435,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors.

Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, financial, retirement, and paid leave benefits.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through directcounsel.net with your resume, law school transcripts, and cover letter.

Vacancy posted 10 days ago
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