MID-LEVEL ASSOCIATE (ATTORNEY) – EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Chicago, IL | Kansas City, MO | Denver, CO | Dallas, TX

Our client, a top AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a mid-level Associate to join their Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice Group in Chicago, Kansas City, Denver, or Dallas.

Candidate Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Bar Admission in Illinois, Missouri, Colorado, or Texas required, as applicable.
• 3+ years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation matters.
• Expertise in drafting, designing, implementing, and administering tax-qualified and non-qualified retirement plans and health and welfare benefit plans.
• Experience with executive compensation and benefits aspects of mergers and acquisitions, and taxation issues related to executive compensation arrangements (including Sections 409A and 280G of the Internal Revenue Code).
• Proficiency in designing and drafting employment and other executive compensation arrangements.
• Strong writing, drafting, and communication skills, along with a high level of ambition, drive, and team-orientation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and design tax-qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare benefit plans, and executive compensation arrangements.
• Handle executive compensation and benefits issues related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Address taxation issues related to executive compensation arrangements, including Sections 409A and 280G.
• Collaborate with a team to support and grow a national practice.

Why Join?
This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $230,000 to $330,000, depending on experience, along with a discretionary bonus based on performance. The firm provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan and paid time off. Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive and ambitious environment.

Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.