Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition•Columbus, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aligned Talent Acquisition is continually seeking experienced Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorneys for opportunities with Am Law 100, Am Law 200, regional, and boutique law firms throughout Ohio, including Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Toledo. This role involves high-value advisory work with sophisticated clients, blending tax, corporate, and employment law. Opportunities exist to work on executive compensation and M&A transactions, with strong demand across Ohio's largest firms and excellent long-term career growth potential.

Requirements

2–8 years of employee benefits, executive compensation, or ERISA experience
Experience advising clients regarding qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, executive compensation arrangements, and deferred compensation
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions from an employee benefits perspective
Experience with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, and related regulatory matters
Experience drafting incentive plans, employment agreements, equity compensation arrangements, and executive compensation documents
Strong drafting, analytical, and client counseling skills
Excellent academic credentials
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
Ohio bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Nice To Haves

LL.M. in Taxation is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Advising employers, private equity sponsors, or public companies on employee benefits, executive compensation, and ERISA matters.
Advising clients regarding qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, executive compensation arrangements, and deferred compensation.
Supporting mergers and acquisitions from an employee benefits perspective.
Drafting incentive plans, employment agreements, equity compensation arrangements, and executive compensation documents.