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Employee Benefits/Exec Compensation Associate (2-6 yrs) - Global Law Firm

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McCormack Schreiber Legal Search

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$312,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/13/2026

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Employee Benefits/Exec Compensation Associate (2-6 yrs) - Global Law Firm at McCormack Schreiber Legal Search Employee Benefits/Exec Compensation Associate (2-6 yrs) - Global Law Firm at McCormack Schreiber Legal Search in Elmhurst, Illinois Posted in 2 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
About the
Position:
Our client, a top Am Law 50 Firm, has an active need for an executive compensation and employee benefits lawyer to join its Chicago office as an associate. This practice works closely with the firm's transactional practice and advises clients on the benefits and executive compensation aspects of business transactions. The firm has been ranked by Vault Law as one of the best firms for formal training and offers many wellness benefits for its employees.
Highlights:
  • Ranked as a top 20 firm in the Vault Law 100
  • Named as one of the most innovative firms in North America by Financial Times
  • Recognized for formal training programs
Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal counsel on executive compensation and employee benefits in the context of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and asset sales
  • Advise clients on compliance with ERISA, tax laws, securities regulations, and other federal and state laws
  • Assist in the design, implementation, and administration of executive compensation plans and employee benefit programs
  • Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, compensation-related documents, as well as executive employment contracts and severance agreements
  • Collaborate with the corporate and tax practice groups
  • Stay abreast of emerging legal developments in executive compensation and employee benefits law
Required Qualifications:
  • 2-6 years of executive compensation and employee benefit experience in relation to corporate transactions (law firm experience preferred)
  • Experience with retirement and health and welfare plans
  • Strong academic credentials
Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $235,000 - $390,000
About Us:
McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago's leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.