The Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP has an incredible opportunity for an Employee Benefits Associate with 2-5 years of experience to join their industry-leading practice. As one of the largest employee benefits groups in the US, our attorneys represent some of the largest and most well-known businesses in key industries such as manufacturing, retail, health care, insurance and financial services. We are looking for that driven individual with a background in employee benefits and executive compensation. The ideal candidate will have broad-based employee benefits experience in retirement plans, health and welfare plans, executive compensation, pension investments, mergers and acquisitions. Institutional investment experience is a plus but not required. Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills required. We offer a collaborative environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and grow with a premier industry leader. Admission to Illinois Bar required. Seyfarth provides comprehensive training for our associates through our mentoring programs, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We invest in our Associates to advance in their careers through involvement in case management/strategy and opportunities for extensive client contact. Seyfarth builds leading professionals by supporting speaking engagements and publishing opportunities. Seyfarth also is an influential leader in diversity. The firm has been recognized for eight consecutive years in the Human Rights Campaignâs Corporate Equality Index. We have been named one of the âBest Law Firms for Womenâ by Working Mother six years in a row, and we have been honored with the Thomas L. Sager Award for Diversity by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. At Seyfarth, we value diversity and provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. We invite you to discover why Seyfarth is recognized worldwide for its innovation. Come experience the Seyfarth difference. Qualifications