Employee Benefits Associate Attorney (4+ Yrs)
- $335,000 - $460,000
- New York, NY
Growing AmLaw 100 Firm - Flexible Hybrid Schedule
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Job Details
We’re looking to bring on a talented Associate with a strong background in employee benefits and executive compensation to join our Tax Department’s Employee Benefits Practice Group. This is a great opportunity to work at an AmLaw 100 firm on high-level matters involving private equity, public company transactions, and complex regulatory issues.
What We’re Looking For:
4–7 years of experience advising on employee benefits and executive compensation, particularly in the context of mergers & acquisitions—including a strong focus on private equity deals.
Hands-on experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on executive compensation arrangements and public company comp programs.
A solid understanding of compliance issues involving the Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, and related laws that govern benefit plans.
Bonus Experience That’s a Plus:
Familiarity with qualified plans counseling and corrections, ESOPs, and ERISA Title I issues related to fund formation and investment management.
Experience handling the ERISA aspects of transactions involving real estate, private credit, or structured finance.
What You’ll Need:
A J.D. from a top law school, with excellent academic credentials.
A collaborative, client-first mindset and strong written communication skills.
Admission to practice in New York, or eligibility for waiver into the New York Bar.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a team that works at the intersection of tax, compensation, and high-level transactional work, we’d love to hear from you.
What We’re Looking For:
4–7 years of experience advising on employee benefits and executive compensation, particularly in the context of mergers & acquisitions—including a strong focus on private equity deals.
Hands-on experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on executive compensation arrangements and public company comp programs.
A solid understanding of compliance issues involving the Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, and related laws that govern benefit plans.
Bonus Experience That’s a Plus:
Familiarity with qualified plans counseling and corrections, ESOPs, and ERISA Title I issues related to fund formation and investment management.
Experience handling the ERISA aspects of transactions involving real estate, private credit, or structured finance.
What You’ll Need:
A J.D. from a top law school, with excellent academic credentials.
A collaborative, client-first mindset and strong written communication skills.
Admission to practice in New York, or eligibility for waiver into the New York Bar.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a team that works at the intersection of tax, compensation, and high-level transactional work, we’d love to hear from you.
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