The Opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity for a mid-level associate to join the Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits team in the Chicago, New York, Los Angeles or Washington, DC office. This position will be involved in both transactional deal work, including employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) transactions and day-to-day advising on all aspects of employee benefits (retirement plans, including ESOPs and welfare benefit plans) and executive compensation matters.
About You:
- You have 2-4 years of qualified benefits experience;
- You have ESOP transactional and/or compliance experience (not required but preferred);
- You have strong oral and written communication skills;
- You have the ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently;
- You have a solid academic background; and
- You have a J.D. degree and are admitted in (and in good standing with) the applicable jurisdiction (Illinois, New York, California or District of Columbia).
About Us:
- We offer top-tier, interesting work in a more personalized work environment.
- We allow you to accept as much responsibility and client contact as you are ready to assume.
- We provide substantial professional development assistance in the form of training, mentoring and performance feedback.
- Our compensation and benefits structure is competitive.
- We offer a hybrid work policy with three days a week in-office attendance and two days remote.
Our Benefits:
- Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary
- commensurate with class year and experience.
- Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program.
- Retirement Planning: Opportunity to make traditional pre-tax and/or post-tax Roth 401K contributions through payroll deductions; plans are administered by Vanguard.
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
- Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training & professional development programs.
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.
- Additional Perks: Employee discount programs, pre-tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care, Milk Stork, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.