Attorney – Executive Compensation & Benefits

Attorney – Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits

Our client, a business-focused law firm services clients of all sizes and industries across the United States, has an immediate need for an experienced Attorney – Labor & Employment – Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits, to join their winning team in Chicago.

Our candidate of choice will be involved in both transactional deal work, including employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) transactions and day-to-day advising on all aspects of employee benefits (retirement plans, including ESOPs and welfare benefit plans) and executive compensation matters.

• You have 2-4 years of qualified benefits experience
• You have ESOP transactional and/or compliance experience (not required but preferred)
• You have strong oral and written communication skills
• You have the ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• You have a solid academic background
• You have a J.D. degree and are admitted in (and in good standing with) the applicable jurisdiction (Illinois, New York, California or District of Columbia).

• Competitive Salary:
  We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with class year and experience.
• Bonus Program:
  Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Retirement Planning:
  Opportunity to make traditional pre-tax and/or post-tax Roth 401K contributions through payroll deductions; plans are administered by Vanguard.
• Health and Wellness:
  Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Paid Time Off:
  Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.
• Professional Development:
  Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training & professional development programs.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.
• We offer top-tier, interesting work in a more personalized work environment.
• We allow you to accept as much responsibility and client contact as you are ready to assume.
• We provide substantial professional development assistance in the form of training, mentoring and performance feedback.
• Our compensation and benefits structure is competitive.
• We offer a hybrid work policy with three days a week in-office attendance and two days remote.
• Additional Perks:
  Employee discount programs, pre-tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care, Milk Stork, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more.

Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role!