Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Attorneys

Compensation: $120K - $455K; additional ranges vary by role. Work model: hybrid or remote; flexibility varies by role. Active U.S. state bar membership required.

Who These Roles Are For

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

• Attorneys with significant experience in executive compensation, employee benefits, or tax law with a focus on compensation and benefits.
• Professionals demonstrating expertise in equitable plans, 401(k) structures, pension schemes, and deferred compensation.
• Candidates with a proven track record operating within a law firm environment, particularly with ERISA-related matters.
• Attorneys comfortable advising both public and private entities on intricate compensation and benefits issues.
• Those exhibiting 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 years

  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 equitable plans and related areas.

• Employee Benefits Attorney

  Location: Rochester, NY / Buffalo, NY / Albany, NY (Hybrid)
  Compensation: $139K - $192K
  Experience: 4-10 years

  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 years

  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 years (2016-2020 class years or equivalent Counsel-level expertise)

  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 transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on executive compensation and employee benefits law, including ERISA, qualified plans, non-qualified deferred compensation, and related regulatory compliance.
• Direct the executive compensation aspects of complex corporate transactions (M&A, IPOs, etc.).
• Manage and provide counsel on retirement plans, 401(k) structures, pension schemes, and deferred compensation arrangements.
• Work collaboratively within a team and manage a diverse client portfolio.

Requirements

• 1-10+ years of dedicated experience in executive compensation and/or employee benefits law.
• Expertise in ERISA, qualified plans, non-qualified deferred compensation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience advising on executive compensation aspects of corporate transactions.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills for complex legal matters.
• Active U.S. state bar membership.

Benefits

• 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.