Employee Benefits Associate - (2nd or 3rd Year)

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

"Position Summary: rnrntLooking for candidate to join our Employee Benefits practice with 2-3 years’ experience in executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including executive compensation plans and programs, employment agreements, the securities law aspects of compensation and benefits, and the employee benefits aspects of M&A transactions. Candidates must have top academic credentials and a stellar law firm employment history.rnrnrnPrincipal Duties & Responsibilities: rnrnrntConduct legal research and analysis. Perform due diligence. Draft employee benefit and executive compensation plans and arrangements and related sections of M&A transaction documents. Communicate and correspond with colleagues, clients, and other counsel. rntMust have ability to perform legal research primarily in Employee Benefits law; ability to use library reference materials and/or electronic resource tools; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others; ability to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing; ability to organize and prioritize workload; ability to understand and follow written and oral directions; knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, WORD, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.rnrnrnEducation:rnrnrntJD degree; Bachelor’s degree; Must be admitted to practice law in the state of NY.rnrnrnExperience:rnrnrntTwo to three years’ experience in executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including executive compensation plans and programs, employment agreements, and the securities law aspects of compensation and benefits; experience supporting large M&A transactions.rnrnPlease send all resumes and transcripts to: Adrian Cockerill, Director of Legal Employment, Adrian.cockerill@hugheshubbard.com rnrn All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Hughes Hubbard & Reed takes affirmative action in support of its policy to and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. VEVRAA Federal Contractor"
Posted
Title
Associate
Practice Areas
ERISA
Specialties
Employee Benefits, Exec Comp, M&A
Experience
2 to 3 years
Type
Law Firm