Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate to join its highly-ranked team. This position offers an opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, including publicly traded corporations, privately held companies, financial institutions, and tax-exempt organizations. The role involves advising on a variety of employee benefits and executive compensation issues, including retirement plans, health and welfare programs, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, and more. This position provides an excellent opportunity to handle complex legal matters and build strong client relationships within a collaborative environment.

Location: Washington, DC 

Duties:

• Advise clients on employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including design, implementation, and maintenance of tax-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare benefit programs, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans.
• Draft and analyze health and welfare plans and qualified retirement plans.
• Address ERISA fiduciary matters and provide compliance guidance.
• Counsel clients on the employee benefits aspects of M&A transactions.
• Develop and maintain strong, trusting client relationships.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to strategize and resolve complex legal issues.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation law.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, design, and draft health and welfare plans and qualified retirement plans.
• Strong understanding of ERISA fiduciary duties and related compliance matters.
• Experience in the employee benefits aspects of M&A transactions.
• Ability to foster and manage client relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in the state of practice or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• Expertise in employee benefits and executive compensation law.
• Proficiency in health and welfare plan analysis and drafting.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA and compliance requirements.
• Experience in M&A-related employee benefits matters.
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Client management and strategic legal counsel capabilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement plan options.
• Professional development and training.
• Flexible work environment.

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.