Counsel

Employee Benefits Counsel

  • LocationChicago, Illinois
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience7+ PQE
  • Compensation$370k–$420k
  • PracticeEmployment & Labor

An Am Law 100 firm

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We are seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Counsel with 7+ years of experience to join our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Department. This role focuses on the welfare-side of employee benefits advice and counsel practice, offering the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking legal projects in a team-based environment.

The position is based in Chicago, Illinois, and offers a collaborative and professional workplace with state-of-the-art technology and a strong commitment to professional development.

  • 7+ years of employee benefits experience in health and welfare plans, including HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, mental health parity, cafeteria plans, flexible spending accounts, severance plans, and related compliance and counseling work
  • Top law firm experience, or a combination of law firm and in-house experience
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Admission to the Illinois Bar (or the ability to waive into the Illinois Bar)

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