Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate to join its team.  The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of experience working with employee benefits and executive compensation matters. The role involves advising clients on the design, implementation, and maintenance of tax-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare programs, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Candidates should be skilled in analyzing and drafting health and welfare plans, as well as handling ERISA fiduciary matters and M&A transactions related to benefits.

Location:

• Cincinnati, OH

Duties:

• Advise clients on a broad range of employee benefits and executive compensation issues
• Design, implement, and maintain tax-qualified retirement plans and health & welfare benefit programs
• Draft non-qualified deferred compensation plans, incentive plans, and severance pay plans
• Counsel clients on ERISA fiduciary matters and compliance
• Manage employee benefits aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions
• Provide legal guidance to publicly traded corporations, privately owned companies, financial institutions, and tax-exempt organizations
• Conduct analysis and drafting related to health & welfare and qualified plan issues

Requirements:

• 3 to 6 years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation law
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and draft health & welfare and qualified plan documents
• Experience with ERISA fiduciary matters and M&A transactions
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage client relationships effectively
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Skills:

• Proficiency in employee benefits and executive compensation regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent drafting and writing abilities
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong client communication and relationship management skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development

This prestigious general practice firm manages its practice groups efficiently and matter-of-factly. Solid and steady work help solidify this firm as a top player in the market. Associates can expect good training, including more hands-on work than in other firms offering similar levels of sophistication in the practice. Associates will be pleasantly surprised by the sophistication of this firm, combined with a warm collegial environment.