Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney – Chicago, IL

Am Law Firm | ERISA, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation | $235,000–$365,000

Estimated Base Salary: $235,000–$365,000 | Depending on Experience

Ready to take your Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice to the next level?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is seeking to connect with a talented Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney interested in opportunities with a nationally recognized Am Law firm in Chicago, IL.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated benefits and compensation matters, complex transactional work, and advising corporate clients on employee benefits, executive compensation, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience practicing employee benefits, ERISA, and/or executive compensation law.

• Experience advising on qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements.

• Familiarity with employee benefits and executive compensation issues arising in mergers and acquisitions.

• Knowledge of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related regulatory requirements.

• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters and collaborate with attorneys and clients.

The Opportunity

Attorneys may have opportunities to work on:

• Employee benefits and ERISA counseling and compliance

• Executive compensation arrangements and incentive plans

• Benefits and compensation issues in M&A and other corporate transactions

• Qualified and nonqualified retirement plans

• Health and welfare benefit plans

• Complex regulatory and tax-related employee benefits matters

Why Consider This Opportunity?

✅ Estimated base salary of $235,000–$365,000, depending on experience and qualifications

✅ Sophisticated employee benefits and executive compensation matters

✅ Exposure to complex corporate transactions and regulatory issues

✅ Opportunities for meaningful client interaction and responsibility

✅ Collaboration with experienced benefits and compensation attorneys

✅ Long-term professional development and career advancement

Interested in Learning More?

If you're an Employee Benefits or Executive Compensation associate looking for sophisticated work, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities for career growth in Chicago, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Whether you're actively considering a move or simply interested in exploring your options, I'd be happy to connect.

All inquiries are confidential. Your resume and identifying information will never be shared with a firm without your permission.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174