Associate Attorney - Executive Compensation & Benefits

Associate Attorney

Practice Area: Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits

Location: Nashville, TN 37203

Schedule: Onsite; full-time; typical billable hour requirements;

Salary: Lockstep with the years of experience at a reputable law firm, full-range of benefits,

Rare opportunity to gain hands-on mentorship with senior leadership of a top law firm.

The Client: A Big Law Firm with Global Recognition for Inclusion and Work Culture is a premier global practice with a collegial, team-oriented culture. They are seeking to expand the Executive Compensation and Benefits Group in Nashville, TN with an exceptionally talented associate. Candidates should demonstraate strong academic background, with any distinctions or honors being highly preferred.

This opening is the result of continued practice growth and the strategic need to expand their transactional support capabilities with experienced professionals in the compensation and benefits space.

This position is a contributing role that comes with substantive training and hands-on opportunities to be part of a exceptionally successful, strong team with a long history. The role promises hands-on experience, mentorship from seasoned attorneys, and clear pathways for advancement.

The firm offers a structured onboarding experience and will immerse the new associate in a variety of high-level client work from day one. Professionals who thrive in collaborative environments with a strong academic foundation and a meticulous attention to detail will find long-term growth and satisfaction in this role.

Job Duties

• Advise clients on the executive compensation and benefits aspects of corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs.
• Structuring and negotiating deferred compensation arrangements,
• Advising on ERISA compliance, and navigating complex retirement and health benefit plan regulations.

Required & Preferred Skills

• 3–5 years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience
• Transactional experience involving corporate deals preferred
• Familiarity with deferred compensation, retirement plans, and health/welfare benefits
• Excellent legal writing and drafting abilities
• Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school
• Active Tennessee Bar membership or immediate eligibility
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Nashville area
• Team-oriented and self-motivated with high attention to detail

This job advertisement is a general announcement created to attract qualified candidates on behalf of our client. It is not a complete job description or an offer of employment. Salary and benefits details may vary and are not always disclosed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages individuals of all religions, nationalities, genders, sexualities, ideologies, creeds, beliefs or backgrounds who are qualified for the role to apply!