Employee Benefits Associate Attorney

Employee Benefits Associate Attorney Aligned Talent Acquisition Cleveland, OH Job Details Full-time $185,000 - $235,000 a year 14 hours ago Qualifications Bar Full Job Description Employee Benefits Associate Attorney Cleveland or Cincinnati, Ohio 3+ Years Experience $185,000-$235,000 A respected AmLaw 100 firm is seeking an Employee Benefits Associate Attorney to join its Cleveland or Cincinnati office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation matters within a collaborative national platform serving employers, plan sponsors, and business clients across a broad range of industries. The firm is seeking a team-oriented associate with strong employee benefits experience who is interested in handling complex benefits and compensation matters while working closely with clients and attorneys across multiple practice areas. The Role Associates in this position may work on matters involving: Defined contribution plans Defined benefit plans Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) Employee welfare benefit plans Executive compensation arrangements ERISA compliance and advisory matters Employee benefits support for mergers & acquisitions Tax and regulatory matters related to employee benefit plans Responsibilities may include: Designing and drafting employee benefit plans and related documents Advising clients on ERISA and tax compliance matters Assisting with executive compensation programs and deferred compensation arrangements Supporting transactional teams on employee benefits aspects of M&A matters Providing day-to-day counseling to employers and plan sponsors Ideal Background 3+ years of ERISA, employee benefits, and/or executive compensation experience Broad understanding of ERISA, tax, and related employee benefits laws Strong oral, written, research, and analytical skills Strong organizational, time management, and project management abilities Ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials Ohio Bar admission required or ability to waive in Why This Opportunity Sophisticated national employee benefits platform Exposure to complex ERISA and executive compensation matters Significant client-facing responsibility and hands-on experience Collaborative and collegial team environment Strong long-term growth and partnership-track potential

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$185,000-$235,000 DOE Interested candidates should submit a resume for confidential consideration. Even if you're not actively looking, we're always happy to serve as a confidential market resource and discuss opportunities that may align with your long-term goals. Confidential inquiries welcome. Devney Ayers Director of Legal Recruiting, Aligned Talent Acquisition (216) 710-5174