Junior to Mid-Level Associate – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

New York, NY | Hybrid | Full-Time

Practice Area: Executive Compensation, ERISA, Employee Benefits

Experience: 3–7 Years

About the Opportunity

An AmLaw 100 firm—renowned for its excellence in corporate, regulatory, and transactional work—is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Associate to join its premier Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice in New York.

This is a rare opportunity to work with a top firm in this practice area. It is consistently recognized for its multidisciplinary approach, cutting-edge client work, and collaborative team culture that nurtures professional growth.

What You'll Do

You’ll work directly with high-profile clients, including publicly and privately held companies, financial institutions, private equity firms, hedge funds, and non-profits, advising on a broad array of sophisticated matters such as:

Executive compensation and ERISA issues in complex corporate transactions and restructurings
Design and implementation of equity and cash incentive programs, deferred compensation plans, and employment agreements
Compliance with tax-qualified plan rules and ERISA fiduciary duties
Navigating intersecting issues in tax, securities, corporate, and employment law

What We're Looking For

3–7 years of experience in employee benefits or executive compensation law
Demonstrated interest in executive comp and ERISA-related work
Strong academic background and outstanding writing/analytical skills
Current admission (or eligibility) to practice in New York

Why You Should Apply

Elite platform: Work alongside some of the best minds in the benefits and compensation field
Client impact: Advise top-tier clients on high-stakes compensation and benefits matters
Career growth: Clear pathway for advancement, mentoring, and professional development
Work-life balance: A flexible hybrid environment with robust support for associate well-being

Join a firm where your expertise will shape pivotal compensation strategies for Fortune 500 companies and emerging ventures. This is your next move if you're ready to accelerate your legal career in a high-impact, intellectually rigorous environment.

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Associate - Benefits/Executive Compensation