M&A (Private Equity) Senior Associate or Of Counsel (#926) - Dallas

About the role

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Benefits & Compensation Associate with at least four years of experience to join any of our U.S. offices. This Associate will work closely with employers on health and welfare plan matters, 401(k) and retirement plans, and other benefits.

The Benefits & Compensation Group receives a steady stream of work from clients due to statutory and regulatory changes to the laws that govern benefits and compensation. In addition to the department’s clients, the Benefits & Compensation Group works with corporate, labor and employment, ERISA litigation, health, tax, and other practice areas in the Firm. Our attorneys have frequent contact with our clients’ in-house attorneys and human resource professionals.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with employers on health and welfare plan matters, 401(k) and retirement plans, and other benefits.
• Work with clients on statutory and regulatory changes to the laws governing benefits and compensation.
• Collaborate with corporate, labor and employment, ERISA litigation, health, tax, and other practice areas within the Firm.
• Interact with clients’ in-house attorneys and human resource professionals.

Requirements

• A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• At least four years of benefits and compensation experience in a law firm or a consulting firm.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and client service skills.
• Bar admission in the state of hire or the ability to get admitted in the state of hire.
• Top academic credentials.

Qualifications

• A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• At least four years of benefits and compensation experience in a law firm or a consulting firm.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and client service skills.
• Bar admission in the state of hire or the ability to get admitted in the state of hire.
• Top academic credentials.

Benefits

Dorsey offers a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to attorneys working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers;
• Dental insurance;
• Vision insurance;
• 401(k) retirement savings plan;
• Basic and optional life insurance;
• Short and long-term disability;
• Flexible time off;
• Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth;
• Paid holidays;
• Adoption assistance;
• Healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts;
• Back-up child and elder care program;
• Education and college advising program;
• Virtual tutoring;
• Wellbeing programs and activities;
• Mass transit program (certain offices);
• Travel assistance program;
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost.

Schedule

Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

Pay

• Denver: $245,000 - $300,000.
• New York: $300,000 - $375,000.
• Seattle and Washington D.C.: $255,000 - $315,000.
• California: $255,000 - $375,000.

Qualifications

• A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• At least four years of benefits and compensation experience in a law firm or a consulting firm.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and client service skills.
• Bar admission in the state of hire or the ability to get admitted in the state of hire.
• Top academic credentials.

About Dorsey

Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology. Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies. Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success: - Banking and Financial Institutions - Development and Infrastructure - Energy & Natural Resources - Food, Beverage & Agribusiness - Healthcare - Technology Among Dorsey’s many distinguished alumni are U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser, Minnesota’s first woman judge Betty Washburn, former U.S. Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York Zachary Carter, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work. One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including: - Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab) - Best Law Firms for Women (Seramount) - 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign) - Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

How to Apply

Dorsey accepts online applications at https://www.dorsey.com/careers. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy, and lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in connection with the application or interview processes, or you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5033. We are accepting applications for this position until September 30, 2026, or until the position has been filled. Search firms: click here to submit candidates for consideration through our search firm portal. Please email recruiting@dorsey.com if you need login information for the search firm portal. #LI-Hybrid