Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

$235K — $390K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-6 years of law firm experience
  • Strong background in executive compensation and employee benefits
  • Knowledge of compliance with ERISA
  • Experience with M&A transactions
  • Excellent writing and analytical skills
  • Strong academic record and communication abilities
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated with immediate responsibility ability

Responsibilities

  • Assist clients with complex employee benefits matters
  • Provide legal advice on executive compensation and retirement plans
  • Ensure compliance with ERISA regulations
  • Advise on employee health and welfare plans
  • Support M&A transactions with benefits-related insights
  • Collaborate within a supportive and experienced practice team
  • Engage in client interactions to resolve challenging issues

Benefits

  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunities to handle immediate responsibilities
  • Engagement in diverse and challenging legal matters
  • Collaboration within an experienced practice group
  • Location flexibility in major US cities (DC, Atlanta, Chicago, or NY)
Full Job Description
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is seeking an Associate with 2-6 years of experience to work with its Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation team within the Tax practice group in the DC, Atlanta, Chicago, or NY offices. We are looking to add a team member to help our clients navigate their most challenging employee benefits issues, including executive compensation, retirement plans, health and welfare plans, ERISA, and M&A. The Associate will join a supportive practice that provides advice on the full spectrum of matters within the employee benefits field for plan sponsors and plan service providers.

We are seeking candidates who possess:
  • Two to six years of law firm experience.
  • A strong background in complex issues of executive compensation, retirement plans, and health and welfare plans.
  • Skills and knowledge related to various aspects of compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
  • Experience providing advice for M&A transactions.
  • Excellent writing and analytical skills.
  • Strong academic records and impressive communication abilities.
  • Self-motivation, a detail-oriented approach, the ability to assume immediate responsibility for matters in an active practice, confidence, and a strong interest in joining our team.


The Associate position requires in-office presence three days per week. The salary range for this Associate position is $235,000-$390,000.

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