Employee Benefits Associate

The Opportunity

Our New York office is looking for an Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits associate with at least three years of big law experience. Prior law firm experience in these practice areas is required. Applicants must be admitted to the New York Bar.   The Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits group regularly advises public and private companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions, equity and equity-based plans, bonus plans, nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements and other executive compensation arrangements and regularly collaborates with various teams corporate, bankruptcy, employment law, and tax.    Additional experience with tax qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans and other employee benefits is a plus but not required.  Compensation Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience and salary range is $260,000-435,000.

Pay Range

Team

CorporateFull time

Location

New York

Contract type

Permanent Contract

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an equal opportunity employer. The firm is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.