Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate to join a top-ranked practice. The associate will advise clients on a wide range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including retirement plans, health and welfare benefit programs, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Clients include publicly traded companies, privately owned businesses, financial institutions, and tax-exempt organizations. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual with strong experience in employee benefits, ERISA fiduciary issues, and executive compensation.

Location: Cleveland, OH 

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including tax-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare benefit programs, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans.
• Analyze and draft health and welfare plans and qualified retirement plans.
• Advise clients on ERISA fiduciary matters and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Work on the employee benefits aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
• Foster and maintain strong client relationships through strategic legal guidance and support.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop legal strategies that meet business objectives.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation law.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and draft health and welfare plans and qualified retirement plans.
• Strong understanding of ERISA fiduciary responsibilities and compliance.
• Experience with employee benefits in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex legal issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster and maintain client relationships.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in the state of practice (or eligible for admission).

Skills:

• Employee benefits and executive compensation law
• Health and welfare plan analysis and drafting
• Qualified plan analysis and drafting
• ERISA fiduciary compliance
• M&A benefits considerations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a client-driven, fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Health and wellness benefits
• Retirement plan options
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work environment

The legal practice was founded in 1911. Area of specialization is business law. Law offices are located in Georgia, Ohio, New York and Washington, D.C. A sizable team of gifted attorneys comprise the firm. Practice areas are significant such as business litigation, commercial-public finance and employee benefits-executive compensation. Attorneys and the firm have received top honors from leading law publications. The law practice is dedicated to diversity in the workplace.