Corporate Mid-Level Associate Attorney (EC/EB)

Mid-Level Corporate Associate Attorney

Practice Area: Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits

Location: Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; or Philadelphia, PA (On-site/Relocation Required)

Salary: $215,000 - $325,000 annually

Schedule: Full-time, annual billable expectation of 1,850 hours

We are partnered with a prominent client seeking a highly motivated and experienced associate to join their distinguished Executive Compensation and Benefits Group. This role offers an immediate opportunity to contribute significantly to a dynamic and successful team with a long-standing history of collaboration. The successful candidate will engage in sophisticated legal matters, primarily focusing on employee benefits and executive compensation, with a particular emphasis on transactions involving mergers and acquisitions. Daily responsibilities will include drafting intricate legal documents, providing strategic counsel to a diverse clientele on matters related to executive compensation arrangements, qualified retirement plans, and welfare benefits. This position demands a keen eye for detail-oriented work and offers substantive training alongside ample hands-on opportunities to hone specialized legal skills within a supportive framework.

About the Client: Our client is a globally recognized legal powerhouse, consistently ranked among the top law firms worldwide. With a rich history of legal innovation and a forward-thinking approach, they are renowned for their collegial atmosphere and unwavering commitment to client success. This firm is celebrated for its depth of expertise across a comprehensive range of practice areas and has received numerous accolades for its contributions to the legal landscape, including consistent recognition in prestigious legal directories. They foster an environment that champions professional growth and offers a robust international platform for their legal professionals to thrive and advance their careers.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar in Tennessee, Texas, or Pennsylvania in good standing, or with the eligibility to waive in and be admitted within 30-60 days from offer.
• 2-4 years of demonstrably strong experience in employee benefits and executive compensation law.
• Proven experience specifically related to mergers and acquisitions within the executive compensation and benefits context.

Preferred Skills:

• Exceptional legal writing and drafting capabilities.
• A meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of legal work.
• Demonstrated hardworking ethos and commitment to excellence.
• Possession of immediately transferable skills relevant to the intricacies of executive compensation and employee benefits.
• A stellar academic background showcasing a strong aptitude for complex legal concepts.

This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment, and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.