Pay: $260,000.00 - $390,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected law firm advising sophisticated business clients on important employee benefits and executive compensation matters.
• Work on engaging legal issues involving ERISA, retirement plans, health and welfare benefits, and executive compensation arrangements.
• Gain valuable client exposure, meaningful responsibility, and opportunities to develop specialized legal expertise.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across corporate, tax, and employment law practice areas.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, excellent professional growth opportunities, and discretionary bonus potential.

Location

New York, NY — Hybrid. Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely while collaborating in person with a talented legal team in New York City.

Compensation:

$260,000 to $390,000 annually, based on experience, plus discretionary bonus eligibility.

Note

Applicants must be admitted to the New York Bar and have 2+ years of legal experience in employee benefits, ERISA, or executive compensation. Experience advising on employee benefit plans, retirement plans, health and welfare plans, or executive compensation arrangements is required.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established law firm helping sophisticated businesses navigate complex legal and commercial matters. Our team combines deep legal knowledge with a practical, collaborative approach to serving clients. We believe in empowering talented attorneys with meaningful responsibility, supportive colleagues, and opportunities to build rewarding, long-term careers.

Job Description

We're seeking a motivated Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney to join our New York team and advise clients on important benefits and compensation matters.

• Advise businesses on employee benefit plans, executive compensation arrangements, and related legal matters.
• Assist with retirement plans, health and welfare benefit programs, and compensation plan design and administration.
• Research and analyze ERISA, tax, and other regulatory requirements affecting employee benefits and compensation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate plan documents, compensation agreements, and related legal materials.
• Support benefits and executive compensation matters arising in corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys to develop practical solutions to complex benefits and compensation issues.

Qualifications

• Active New York Bar admission required.
• 2+ years of employee benefits, ERISA, or executive compensation legal experience.
• Experience advising on employee benefit plans, retirement plans, health and welfare plans, or executive compensation arrangements.
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Experience with ERISA compliance, equity compensation, deferred compensation, or transactional benefits matters is highly valued.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great legal careers are built through meaningful work, supportive relationships, and continuous learning. You'll collaborate with accomplished attorneys, tackle interesting legal challenges, and gain opportunities to expand your expertise in a specialized and rewarding practice area.

With competitive compensation, hybrid flexibility, professional growth opportunities, and a team that values your contributions, you'll have the chance to make a lasting impact.

Ready to advance your career in employee benefits and executive compensation law? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: NY bar license. 2+ years of employee benefits, ERISA, or executive compensation legal exp. Must have advised on employee benefit plans, retirement plans, health and welfare plans, or executive compensation arrangements.

• Required Years as Associate: 2+ years of employee benefits, ERISA, or executive compensation legal experience.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 
• 3rd–4th year $260K–$310K; 
• 5th–6th year $365K–$390K. Second-year compensation requires confirmation.

Submission Email:

• Submissions: Apply via the careers page using the candidate self-apply link.
• Upload PDFs only (no Word docs).
• Complete all required fields and attach necessary documents.
• List Orion Placement as the source and include Jon’s name/email as the contact.

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established international law firm hiring an Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate in New York. Advises on ERISA, retirement and welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements. Hybrid, NY Bar required, 2+ years of relevant legal experience.

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• Client job title: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney
• Location: New York, NY
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid
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