Employee Benefits & ERISA Associate Attorney
Aligned Talent Acquisition•Cleveland, OH
•Hybrid
About The Position
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated employee benefits and executive compensation matters and wants to take on meaningful responsibility while collaborating with experienced attorneys and advising clients on complex regulatory and transactional issues. The firm's Employee Benefits practice advises clients on a broad range of sophisticated benefits, compensation, and compliance matters.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience handling ERISA, employee benefits, and/or executive compensation matters.
- Experience with defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), and employee welfare benefit plans.
- Familiarity with executive compensation arrangements and employee benefits issues arising in mergers and acquisitions.
- Strong understanding of ERISA, applicable tax laws, and related employee benefits regulations.
- Excellent legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time management, and project management abilities.
- A collaborative, team-oriented approach to working with colleagues and clients.
Responsibilities
- Design, draft, and advise on retirement and employee benefit plans, including defined contribution and defined benefit arrangements.
- Work on ESOPs, employee welfare plans, and executive compensation programs.
- Provide employee benefits guidance and transactional support in mergers and acquisitions.
- Research and advise on complex ERISA, tax, and regulatory compliance issues.
- Collaborate with experienced attorneys on sophisticated client matters across multiple industries.
Benefits
- Base salary of $185,000–$235,000, depending on experience and qualifications
- Sophisticated ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation work
- Exposure to both regulatory and transactional matters
- Opportunities for meaningful client interaction and professional development
- Collaborative practice environment with experienced attorneys
- Opportunity to build a long-term career within an established national law firm
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
