Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate to join its highly regarded team. The role involves advising clients on a broad range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including the design, implementation, and maintenance of tax-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare benefit programs, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The candidate will also handle ERISA fiduciary matters and assist with the benefits aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of experience in this field and demonstrate strong analytical and drafting skills.

Location:

• Columbus, OH

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on 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
• Advise clients on ERISA fiduciary matters and compliance
• Assist with the benefits aspects of M&A transactions
• Work with a diverse client base, including public corporations, privately held companies, financial institutions, and tax-exempt organizations
• Draft and analyze health & welfare and qualified plan documents

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 handling ERISA fiduciary matters and M&A-related benefits issues
• Strong work ethic with a focus on building client relationships
• 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:

• Expertise in employee benefits and executive compensation regulations
• Strong drafting, writing, and communication skills
• Proficient in managing complex benefits and compensation matters
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal and client management skills

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

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.