Denver | Hybrid

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

National Law Firm Opportunity

Compensation

$225,000 – $350,000+

A highly respected national law firm is seeking an Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney to join its Denver office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising businesses, private equity sponsors, and other sophisticated clients on executive compensation, employee benefits, and transaction-related compensation matters.

Ideal Background

• 5+ years of employee benefits, executive compensation, ERISA, or related experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience reviewing and advising on employee benefit plans, compensation arrangements, and executive compensation programs in connection with mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions

• Experience assisting clients with the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefit and executive compensation programs

• Experience advising businesses regarding qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, equity compensation plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and executive employment agreements

• Experience counseling clients regarding ERISA, Internal Revenue Code provisions, and related regulatory compliance issues

• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions involving employee benefits and executive compensation matters

• Strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to manage sophisticated matters while working directly with clients and transaction teams

• Excellent academic credentials

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

• Colorado bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Sophisticated national employee benefits and executive compensation platform

✅ Significant exposure to M&A and transactional support matters

✅ Substantial client interaction and responsibility

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Collaborative national practice

✅ Partnership-track opportunity

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174