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Leading national employment and labor practice seeks a partner to grow and lead employee benefits and ESOP work from the Chicago office. This role will advise public and private employers on a full range of benefits matters, with particular emphasis on ESOP design, implementation and counseling.

The successful candidate will combine technical benefits expertise with client-facing experience: managing matters, mentoring junior lawyers, and driving business development across offices. You will work on complex, cross-functional matters that require close coordination with other practice groups.

This is a partnership-level opportunity for an experienced benefits lawyer who wants a visible role in expanding a well-established practice area.

Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
Partnership-level experience in employee benefits and ESOP matters
Proven client development and origination track record
Experience managing teams and mentoring associates
Active bar admission and ability to practice in the relevant jurisdiction

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