Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Attorneys

Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Attorneys

(ERISA, Retirement Plans, Corporate Transactions, Compliance)

Compensation: $120K - $455K; additional ranges vary by role

Work Model: Hybrid / Remote Flexibility varies by role

Bar Admission: Active U.S. State Bar membership required for all roles

IMPORTANT: WHO THESE ROLES ARE FOR

We are actively seeking talented attorneys with specialized experience in executive compensation and employee benefits law. These dynamic opportunities span various levels of experience and locations, catering to legal professionals eager to make a significant impact in a critical area of law.

Candidates must:

• Possess significant experience in executive compensation, employee benefits, or tax law with a focus on compensation and benefits.


• Demonstrate expertise in aspects such as equitable plans, 401(k) structures, pension schemes, and deferred compensation.


• Have a proven track record operating within a law firm environment, particularly with ERISA-related matters.


• Be comfortable advising both public and private entities on intricate compensation and benefits issues.


• Exhibit a strong aptitude for directing the executive compensation aspects of complex corporate transactions.

These roles are not suitable for:

• Attorneys without direct experience in executive compensation or employee benefits.


• Professionals seeking solely in-house corporate counsel positions.


• Those unfamiliar with retirement plan compliance and ERISA regulations.


• Candidates with less than one year of relevant legal experience.

About the Opportunities

This consolidated listing presents four distinct yet interconnected opportunities for Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits attorneys. While varying in location, compensation, and experience level, all roles seek professionals with a shared foundational expertise, allowing candidates to potentially align with multiple openings based on their unique skill set and career aspirations.

Current Openings

Executive Compensation Attorney

Location: Rochester, NY / Buffalo, NY (Hybrid)

Compensation: $120K - $170K

Experience: 1-7 YOE

Work Model: Hybrid

This role is ideal for a professional with substantive engagement in executive compensation, employee benefits, or tax law, addressing intricate matters for both public and private entities, including expertise in aspects such as equ.

Employee Benefits Attorney

Location: Rochester, NY / Buffalo, NY / Albany, NY (Hybrid)

Compensation: $139K - $192K

Experience: 4-10 YOE

Work Model: Hybrid

Seeking a highly skilled attorney specializing in employee benefits with a predominant focus on retirement plans and matters pertaining to ERISA, including expertise in qualified plans, 401(k) structures, and deferred compensation arrangements.

Employee Benefits/ERISA Attorney

Location: Des Moines, IA / Cedar Rapids, IA / Ames, IA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $160K - $225K

Experience: 2-10 YOE

Work Model: Hybrid

This distinct succession opportunity involves assuming responsibility for a significant client portfolio from a partner nearing retirement, requiring expertise in Employee Benefits and ERISA within a prominent legal firm.

Executive Compensation & Benefits Senior Level Associates/Counsel

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Compensation: $390K - $455K

Experience: 4-8 YOE (2016-2020 class years or equivalent Counsel-level expertise)

Work Model: Hybrid

My client, a prominent legal organization, is actively searching for a seasoned attorney with significant experience in executive compensation and benefits from a leading law firm, demonstrating a strong aptitude for directing the executive compensation aspects of intricate corporate tra.

What We're Looking For

• Attorneys with 1-10+ years of dedicated experience in executive compensation and/or employee benefits law.


• Expertise in ERISA, qualified plans, non-qualified deferred compensation, and related regulatory compliance.


• Experience advising on executive compensation aspects of corporate transactions (M&A, IPOs, etc.).


• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills for complex legal matters.


• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage a diverse client portfolio.

Why These Roles Stand Out

• Opportunities to work with prominent national and regional law firms.


• Exposure to a diverse range of public and private entities.


• Potential for direct client management and succession planning in niche markets.


• Competitive compensation packages and hybrid work models.

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