Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition Chicago, IL Open
Aligned Talent Acquisition is looking for Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney in Chicago, IL.
This local job opportunity with ID 3723886168 is live since 2026-06-23 05:14:14.
Chicago | Hybrid
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney
AmLaw 50 Opportunity
Compensation
$240,000 - $380,000+
A leading national law firm is seeking an Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising public and private companies, private equity sponsors, boards of directors, and executive leadership teams on sophisticated employee benefits, executive compensation, and transactional matters.
Ideal Background
3-6 years of employee benefits and/or executive compensation experience
• Experience with qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements preferred
• Experience with equity compensation, incentive plans, employment agreements, and severance arrangements preferred
• Experience supporting mergers & acquisitions, private equity transactions, and corporate transactions is a plus
• Familiarity with ERISA, Internal Revenue Code provisions, and related employee benefits regulations preferred
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Excellent academic credentials
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Why This Opportunity
• Sophisticated Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice
• Exposure to M&A, private equity, and corporate transactions
• Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Partnership-track opportunity
• Collaborative national platform
Interested?
Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.
Confidential inquiries welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174
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