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$225,000.00/yr - $420,000.00/yr

A top-tier Am Law 25 firm is seeking a talented associate attorney to join its Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation group. The ideal candidate will have 1-8 years of experience advising clients on a wide range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters in both transactional and stand-alone contexts.

Key Responsibilities

Advise public and private companies on the design, implementation, and administration of qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans.

Provide guidance on ERISA, IRS, and DOL compliance matters.

Draft and negotiate executive employment, severance, and equity compensation agreements.

Conduct due diligence and advise on employee benefits and compensation issues in M&A, private equity, and capital markets transactions.

Assist with the preparation of SEC disclosures relating to executive compensation, including CD&A and proxy disclosures.

Qualifications

1-8 years of relevant law firm experience in employee benefits and/or executive compensation.

Strong academic credentials and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Familiarity with tax (Section 409A, 280G, etc.) and securities law issues relating to executive compensation.

Experience supporting transactional practices is a plus.

Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction of practice or eligibility to waive in.

Why Join This Firm?

Work alongside nationally recognized practitioners in a highly sophisticated practice.

Exposure to cutting-edge transactional and regulatory matters.

Supportive culture with mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Highly competitive compensation and benefits.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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