District of Columbia, Georgia-Atlanta, Illinois-Chicago, New York-New York City
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Job Description: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate | Washington, DC | #3313 Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is seeking an Associate with 2-6 years of experience to work with its Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation team within the Tax practice group in the DC, Atlanta, Chicago, or NY offices. We are looking to add a team member to help our clients navigate their most challenging employee benefits issues, including executive compensation, retirement plans, health and welfare plans, ERISA, and M&A. The Associate will join a supportive practice that provides advice on the full spectrum of matters within the employee benefits field for plan sponsors and plan service providers. We cultivate exceptional attorneys across all levels by providing them with the experiences and resources needed to build successful careers! Eversheds Sutherland hires attorneys who will contribute to our culture and reputation for excellence in every respect. Our dedication to unparalleled client service means that we are looking for talented candidates who will grow and thrive with our firm. We recruit individuals with impressive credentials and work experience, focusing on people who reflect some of the firm’s core values of being approachable, self-motivated, collaborative, professional, and creative. We provide our Associates with: Early and frequent client interaction. A voice in the firm’s growth and progress through committee involvement, leadership meetings, and associate leadership roles. A commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs. We appreciate the significant role a diverse community plays in our development, perspective, and service to clients. Interesting and forward-looking work. Extensive pro bono and sustainability initiatives. Significant practical training, informal training, and formal training opportunities. An approachable, supportive, and collaborative culture. Thorough benefits options and helpful wellness programs. Resources and support to build your career and practice. Job Requirements: We are seeking candidates who possess: Two to six years of law firm experience. A strong background in complex issues of executive compensation, retirement plans, and health and welfare plans. Skills and knowledge related to various aspects of compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Experience providing advice for M&A transactions. Excellent writing and analytical skills. Strong academic records and impressive communication abilities. Self-motivation, a detail-oriented approach, the ability to assume immediate responsibility for matters in an active practice, confidence, and a strong interest in joining our team. We appreciate that the intellectual curiosity of our attorneys is consistently high, and we seek candidates whose personal qualities, skills, and interests will enhance and enrich the firm. We invite any qualified candidate, who would like to become a valued contributor to a talented team of attorneys, to “Apply Now” below or email a resume, J.D. transcript, and writing sample to StephanieKaczynski@eversheds-sutherland.com. Please note that we are not accepting submissions from search firms for this position at this time.