Ohio (Cleveland • Columbus • Cincinnati • Dayton • Toledo) | Hybrid

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

AmLaw, Regional & Boutique Law Firm Opportunities

Compensation

$150,000 – $300,000+

Aligned Talent Acquisition is continually seeking experienced Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorneys for opportunities with Am Law 100, Am Law 200, regional, and boutique law firms throughout Ohio, including Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Toledo.

If you have experience advising employers, private equity sponsors, or public companies on employee benefits, executive compensation, and ERISA matters, I'd love to connect.

Ideal Background

• 2–8 years of employee benefits, executive compensation, or ERISA experience

• Experience advising clients regarding qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, executive compensation arrangements, and deferred compensation

• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions from an employee benefits perspective

• Experience with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, and related regulatory matters

• Experience drafting incentive plans, employment agreements, equity compensation arrangements, and executive compensation documents

• Strong drafting, analytical, and client counseling skills

• Excellent academic credentials

• LL.M. in Taxation is a plus but not required

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Ohio bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Practice Area

✅ High-value advisory work with sophisticated clients

✅ Blend of tax, corporate, and employment law

✅ Opportunity to work on executive compensation and M&A transactions

✅ Strong demand across Ohio's largest firms

✅ Excellent long-term career growth

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition partners with Am Law 100, Am Law 200, regional, and boutique law firms throughout Ohio. If your background aligns with this practice area, I'd love to have a confidential conversation about your career goals and the opportunities currently available.

Even if you're not actively looking, it never hurts to know what's out there. I'm happy to discuss compensation trends, partnership track, billable expectations, firm culture, hybrid flexibility, and how your background compares in today's market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com

(216) 710-5174