Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Attorneys

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

About the Roles

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.

Ideal Candidates

• Significant experience in executive compensation, employee benefits, or tax law with a focus on compensation and benefits.
• Expertise in equitable plans, 401(k) structures, pension schemes, and deferred compensation.
• Proven track record operating within a law firm environment, particularly with ERISA-related matters.
• Comfort advising both public and private entities on intricate compensation and benefits issues.
• Strong aptitude for directing the executive compensation aspects of complex corporate transactions.

Roles 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.

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, 401(k) structures, and deferred compensation.

• 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)

  Seeking 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, and non-qualified deferred compensation.
• Provide guidance on retirement plan compliance, 401(k) structures, pension schemes, and deferred compensation arrangements.
• Direct the executive compensation aspects of complex corporate transactions (M&A, IPOs, etc.).
• Manage a diverse client portfolio and collaborate within a team environment.

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 related regulatory compliance.
• Experience advising on executive compensation aspects of corporate transactions.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills for complex legal matters.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage client portfolios.

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.