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Compensation and Benefits Associate Attorney – Qualified Plans
Aligned Talent Acquisition
Date Posted
Today
New!Remote Work Level
Hybrid Remote
Location
Hybrid Remote in Chicago, IL
Job Schedule
Full-Time
Salary
$390,000 - $390,000 ANNUALLY
Benefits
Professional/Career Development
Categories
About the Role
Title: Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney – Qualified Plans
Location:
Full time
Chicago, IL
Chicago | Hybrid
Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney – Qualified Plans
AmLaw 50 Opportunity
Compensation
$390,000+
A leading international law firm is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney – Qualified Plans to join its Chicago office.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising employers, plan sponsors, and corporate clients on sophisticated employee benefits, executive compensation, and ERISA matters, with a particular focus on qualified retirement and health and welfare plans.
Ideal Background
• 6+ years of employee benefits, executive compensation, ERISA, or related tax experience
• Experience advising clients on tax-qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans, including plan design, administration, and ongoing compliance matters
• Experience with ERISA compliance, regulatory matters, and employee benefits counseling
• Experience advising on employee benefits issues arising in mergers & acquisitions and other corporate transactions
• Experience drafting plan documents, participant disclosures, amendments, and related employee benefits documentation
• Experience with compliance testing, IRS and Department of Labor filings, audits, and correction programs
• Experience with ESOP transactions and ERISA plan asset rules is a plus
• Strong drafting, analytical, written, oral communication, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Why This Opportunity
Sophisticated employee benefits and ERISA platform
Significant exposure to complex qualified plan and regulatory matters
Opportunity to support high-profile M&A transactions
Significant client interaction and responsibility
Strong mentorship and professional development
Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment