Employee Benefits/Exec Comp Attorney - Counsel or Partner - Midsize Law Firm

Our client, a sophisticated Midwest-based law firm, is actively seeking an executive compensation attorney to join its thriving Chicago office as a counsel-level or partner. The firm handles the full lifecycle of retirement and health and welfare programs from structuring through ongoing administration. Highlights: Firm believes strongly in work-life balance Top-notch professional development support Fantastic opportunity for hands-on experience, allowing attorneys to truly grow and excel Responsibilities: Advise clients on ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation matters, including qualified retirement plans (401(k), 403(b)), nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements, and health and welfare plans Play a key role in corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, advising on the employee benefits, executive compensation, and ERISA aspects of deals from due diligence through closing and post-closing integration Counsel employers on regulatory compliance across ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and the Internal Revenue Code Bring an in-house perspective to client counseling, drawing on prior experience with a major Taft-Hartley pension plan, a benefits/HR consulting firm, and the U.S. Treasury's Office of Benefits Tax Counsel Required Qualifications: Significant experience handling employee benefits, executive compensation, and ERISA law Experience advising on qualified retirement plans, nonqualified deferred compensation, and health and welfare plan design and compliance Familiarity with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and Internal Revenue Code requirements as applied to benefit plans Experience handling benefits and compensation issues in M&A transactions Strong client-facing and business development skills Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $300,000 - $400,000. About Us: McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago's leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent. #J-18808-Ljbffr McCormack Schreiber Legal Search