Employee Benefits Attorney

Job Title: Employee Benefits Attorney

Position Type: Permanent

Work Location: 1633 Broadway, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10019

Pay Rate: $310K/yr. on W2 With Benefits

Work Mode: Hybrid

Shift Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Job Description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join the Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Group. Our cohesive and collaborative team offers a diverse multidisciplinary practice that provides the opportunity to work closely with shareholders, participate in business development initiatives, and engage in meaningful client-facing activities. Our platform encourages professional growth while delivering exceptional client service.

Required Skills

• You have 2–4 years of Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits experience at a law firm.
• You have experience with qualified employee benefits and executive compensation, including Section 409A, in transactional matters.
• You have experience drafting employment agreements, equity award agreements, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans.
• You possess strong oral and written communication skills and can work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• You have a J.D. degree with strong academic credentials.
• You are admitted in (and in good standing with), or taking steps to become admitted in, the applicable jurisdiction (Illinois, California, New York, or Washington, D.C.).

About Us

• We offer top-tier, challenging work in a collaborative and personalized work environment.
• We provide early responsibility and meaningful client interaction based on your experience and readiness.
• We support professional growth through comprehensive training, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits.
• We provide a hybrid work policy with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week.

Our Benefits:

We believe in recognizing and rewarding our Associates’ contributions. Our comprehensive Total Rewards Package includes:

• Competitive Salary: Market-competitive base salary based on class year and experience.
• Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Retirement Planning: Traditional pre-tax and Roth 401(k) contributions administered by Vanguard.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness programs, HSA and FSA options.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and personal days.
• Professional Development: Firm-sponsored training, mentoring, and career development opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.
• Additional Perks: Employee discount programs, pre-tax commuter benefits, backup child and elder care, Milk Stork, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts, and more.

Documents Required for Application

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Law School Transcript
• Cover Letter (encouraged but not required)

About the Company

HonorVet Technologies is a veteran-owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn't a tagline — it's the way we work. We don't forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you is headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there's a fit worth exploring.

HonorVet Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.