Employee Benefits and Compensation Associate Attorney

A nationally recognised AmLaw 100 firm with a sophisticated, multidisciplinary Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice is seeking a Benefits & Compensation Associate to join its New York office. The group is highly integrated across corporate, tax, labor & employment, healthcare, and ERISA litigation practices, advising employers and in-house teams on complex, high-value benefits and compensation matters driven by evolving regulatory and transactional developments.

Responsibilities:

• Advise employers on health & welfare plans, 401(k), retirement, and employee benefits matters
• Counsel clients on evolving statutory and regulatory compliance requirements
• Work closely with corporate, labor & employment, tax, ERISA litigation, and healthcare teams
• Partner directly with in-house counsel and HR professionals on benefits and compensation issues
• Support complex executive compensation and employee benefits matters across a broad client base

Qualifications:

• Strong academics are prioritised with JD from an ABA-accredited law school necessary
• 4 years of benefits and compensation experience in a similar law firm or consulting environment
• Strong analytical, communication, and client service skills
• Admission (or eligibility for admission) in New York

Benefits:

• Above market compensation: $255,000–$375,000 plus bonus eligibility
• Opportunity to join a nationally recognised, cross-disciplinary benefits and compensation platform
• Collaborative environment with direct client exposure and sophisticated advisory work
• Potential for flexible billable-hours track options supporting long-term career development
• Strong mentorship, professional development, and partnership-track growth opportunities

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Naomi Griffith for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.