Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is seeking a skilled Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate to join its highly ranked group. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, including publicly traded corporations, privately owned companies, financial institutions, and tax-exempt organizations. The associate will be involved in advising clients on the design, implementation, and maintenance of employee benefits and executive compensation plans. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual with a strong background in employee benefits, ERISA fiduciary matters, and executive compensation.

Location: Cincinnati, OH 

Duties:

• Advise clients on a broad range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including tax-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare benefits, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, incentive plans, and severance pay plans.
• Analyze health and welfare plan issues and qualified plan issues, providing detailed solutions to complex problems.
• Draft and review health and welfare plans, qualified retirement plans, and related legal documents.
• Counsel clients on ERISA fiduciary matters, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Advise on benefits aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
• Foster and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and trust.
• Work collaboratively with senior attorneys and clients to deliver effective legal strategies.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation law.
• Experience in the analysis and drafting of health and welfare plans and qualified retirement plans.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal matters in the employee benefits space.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

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 in a fast-paced, client-driven environment

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Health and wellness benefits
• Retirement plan options
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• 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.