Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

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Job Title: Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A Raleigh, NC-based law firm is actively seeking a mid-level associate to support its employee benefits and executive compensation practice. This role involves providing legal guidance on a variety of benefits-related matters, including retirement plans, health and welfare benefits, incentive structures, and compensation strategies, particularly in the context of corporate transactions. The position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative yet autonomous environment and values long-term professional development opportunities.

Duties:

• Provide legal support regarding tax-qualified retirement plans, including plan administration, amendments, corrections, and government agency filings

• Advise on regulatory compliance for health and welfare plans, including COBRA and ACA obligations

• Draft and revise summary plan descriptions, wrap documents, and related participant disclosures

• Create and maintain equity-based compensation arrangements such as stock options and restricted stock plans

• Draft and advise on short- and long-term incentive compensation agreements

• Conduct due diligence and assist with benefit plan reviews in corporate mergers and acquisitions

• Prepare plan amendments, corporate resolutions, and disclosure documents

• Analyze executive compensation arrangements involving Sections 409A and 280G

• Guide employment agreements, severance terms, and executive-level benefits

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of focused experience in employee benefits and executive compensation within a large law firm or equivalent legal setting

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative legal team

• Solid experience handling IRS and DOL compliance matters, including audits and voluntary correction program filings

• Background in equity and incentive compensation with relevant tax compliance insight

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to at least one U.S. State Bar in good standing

Skills:

• Advanced legal research, writing, and analytical capabilities

• Strong project management and organizational proficiency

• Effective verbal communication and client advisory skills

• Attention to detail and the ability to handle complex benefits regulations with precision

Job Location:

• Raleigh, NC

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306