Employee Benefits Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A top-tier law firm is seeking an experienced associate attorney to join its Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice in Atlanta. This role involves advising a variety of clients, including startups, mid-sized companies, large corporations, government entities, and nonprofit organizations, on a comprehensive range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters. The ideal candidate will have significant experience handling issues such as executive compensation, equity compensation, and benefits-related matters in mergers and acquisitions.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice on executive compensation, equity compensation, and employee benefits matters.
• Manage and navigate benefits-related issues in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Draft and review legal documents, including compensation agreements, plan documents, and compliance materials.
• Advise clients across diverse industries, including startups, Fortune 1000 companies, public entities, and tax-exempt organizations.
• Ensure client compliance with federal and state regulations related to employee benefits and executive compensation.
• Assist with client representation in regulatory investigations, audits, and other compliance matters.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address complex client needs regarding employee benefits and compensation.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4-5 years of experience practicing law in employee benefits, executive compensation, and related legal fields.
• Experience handling benefits-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong academic credentials and the ability to work on complex and sophisticated legal issues.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of clients across multiple sectors.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the state of Georgia.

Skills:

• Expertise in executive compensation and employee benefits laws.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities for client-facing work.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects.
• High-level organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.

Law offices are based in Georgia, North Carolina, China, Taiwan and the District of Columbia. A sizable team of results-driven attorneys are employed at the firm. There are ten areas of practice. A few of their practice disciplines include corporate, environmental and litigation. The law practice supports community outreach and diversity in the work force. The firm and attorneys were recognized in several top industry periodicals. They're a member in two professional associations namely Lawyers Associated Worldwide and World Services Group.