Minneapolis | Hybrid

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

AmLaw 200 Opportunity

Compensation

$200,000 – $235,000

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

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising employers, financial institutions, and corporate clients on sophisticated employee benefits, executive compensation, and ERISA matters.

Ideal Background

• 3+ years of employee benefits, executive compensation, or ERISA experience gained in a law firm, consulting firm, or in-house legal department

• Experience advising clients regarding qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, ESOPs, health and welfare plans, and deferred compensation arrangements

• Experience with ERISA, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), HIPAA, Internal Revenue Code Section 409A, and related employee benefits regulations

• Experience counseling employers regarding employee benefits compliance, plan administration, and executive compensation matters

• Experience supporting corporate transactions and advising on employee benefits issues arising in M&A transactions is a plus

• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys across employment, corporate finance, financial institutions, and business practice groups

• Strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and the ability to manage a sophisticated and fast-paced workload

• A background or degree in tax, finance, or business is preferred

• Excellent academic credentials

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

• Minnesota bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Sophisticated employee benefits and executive compensation platform

✅ Significant cross-practice collaboration with corporate, employment, and financial institutions teams

✅ Exposure to complex ERISA and executive compensation matters

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ 1,850 billable hour target

✅ Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment

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. I'm happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174