About the Position:
Our client, a leading Am Law firm, has an active need for a deal-focused employee benefits lawyer to join its Chicago office as an associate. This international practice represents employers in virtually every sector, including manufacturing, financial services, health care, education and construction. Additionally, this firm has been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and the Human Rights Campaign.

Highlights:
· Ranked as a top law firm to work in Chicago
· Award-winning professional development programs
· Excellent compensation, benefits, and wellness initiatives

Responsibilities:
· Support employee benefits aspects of M&A transactions and provide post-transactions support
· Advise corporate, not-for-profit, government, and individual clients on a broad range of employee benefits matters, including qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, health, and welfare plans

Required Qualifications:
· 2-3 years of deal-focused employee benefits experience
· Excellent writing skills
· Strong academic credentials

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $235,000 – $260,000.