Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney - Qualified Plans

A leading international law firm is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney – Qualified Plans to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising employers, plan sponsors, and corporate clients on sophisticated employee benefits, executive compensation, and ERISA matters, with a particular focus on qualified retirement and health and welfare plans.

• 6+ years of employee benefits, executive compensation, ERISA, or related tax experience
• Experience advising clients on tax-qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans, including plan design, administration, and ongoing compliance matters
• Experience with ERISA compliance, regulatory matters, and employee benefits counseling
• Experience advising on employee benefits issues arising in mergers & acquisitions and other corporate transactions
• Experience drafting plan documents, participant disclosures, amendments, and related employee benefits documentation
• Experience with compliance testing, IRS and Department of Labor filings, audits, and correction programs
• Experience with ESOP transactions and ERISA plan asset rules is a plus
• Strong drafting, analytical, written, oral communication, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Sophisticated employee benefits and ERISA platform

Significant exposure to complex qualified plan and regulatory matters

Opportunity to support high-profile M&A transactions

Significant client interaction and responsibility

Strong mentorship and professional development

Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment