About the Position:
Our client, a large and sophisticated global law firm, has an active need for an ERISA attorney to join its Chicago office as a junior-level associate. The person in this position will be joining a nationally top-ranked ERISA practice and will focus on executive compensation and employee benefits-related matters, as part of corporate, M&A and private equity transactions.

Highlights:
· Band 1 Chambers-ranked practice
· Practice has earned recognition from leading publications, including Law360, Legal 500 USA, The National Law Journal, and Best Lawyers
· Named among one of the leading firms in The American Lawyer’s Midlevel Associates Survey

Responsibilities:
· Advise public and private companies on executive compensation and employee benefits matters arising in mergers and acquisitions, financings, initial public offerings, and other corporate transactions
· Conduct due diligence on complex transactional matters, examining employee benefit plans and executive compensation arrangements in the context of general corporate transactions

Required Qualifications:
· 1-2 years of experience handling employee benefits/executive compensation transactions
· Large law firm experience preferred
· Excellent academic credentials

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $225,000 – $235,000.