Employee Benefits Associate Attorney
Aligned Talent Acquisition•Cleveland, OH
•Hybrid
About The Position
A highly respected law firm is seeking an Employee Benefits Associate Attorney to join its Cleveland office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising employers, plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and corporate clients on sophisticated employee benefits, executive compensation, and ERISA matters.
Requirements
- 2+ years of employee benefits, executive compensation, ERISA, or tax-qualified retirement plan experience.
- Experience with qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and ERISA compliance.
- Experience supporting mergers & acquisitions, corporate transactions, and due diligence reviews involving employee benefits matters.
- Experience drafting and reviewing plan documents, amendments, executive compensation agreements, and related documents.
- Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work directly with clients and transaction teams.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required.
- Ohio bar admission required or ability to become admitted.
Nice To Haves
- Experience advising employers and plan sponsors on employee benefits and executive compensation matters.
Responsibilities
- Advising employers, plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and corporate clients on sophisticated employee benefits, executive compensation, and ERISA matters.
- Advising employers and plan sponsors on employee benefits and executive compensation matters.
- Working with qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and ERISA compliance.
- Supporting mergers & acquisitions, corporate transactions, and due diligence reviews involving employee benefits matters.
- Drafting and reviewing plan documents, amendments, executive compensation agreements, and related documents.
- Working directly with clients and transaction teams.
- Engaging in significant client interaction and responsibility.
- Participating in a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
Benefits
- Exposure to ERISA, executive compensation, and transactional benefits matters
- Strong mentorship and professional development
- Partnership-track opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
