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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate
 Foley & Lardner LLP | |
life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k)
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 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
| 321 North Clark Street (Show on map) | |
 Apr 24, 2026 | |
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Foley & Lardner is seeking an associate with 2-5 years of relevant experience to join the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (EBEC) practice in our Chicago office. This position is focused on regulatory, compliance, and advisory matters involving employee benefit and executive compensation arrangements, with the opportunity to supplement with EBEC transaction support. This role is well suited for an associate who enjoys working on complex regulatory issues and serving as a trusted advisor on day-to-day benefits matters.
Qualified applicants will have prior experience in employee benefits compliance and regulatory matters including the interpretation and application of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related agency guidance; advising clients on issues related to qualified and nonqualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans; and advising on plan design, administration, and ongoing compliance obligations. Strong legal research and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative, team-oriented environment are required. The position offers close partner interaction, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to support a diverse client base across industries. In addition to compliance work, the position offers exposure to employee benefits and executive compensation issues arising in corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, and other strategic transactions. Transactional support work is available to the extent an associate is interested, though the primary focus of the position remains compliance and advisory work. Associates will have the flexibility to develop a practice that emphasizes regulatory depth while gaining transactional experience as desired. Strong academic credentials are required. Applicants must hold a JD from an ABA accredited law school and be active members in good standing of the Illinois Bar. Interested applicants should submit a resume and law school transcript. Current judicial clerks need to apply directly and may not be submitted by a legal recruiter. In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The expected salary range for this position is between $240,000 - $350,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at Foley, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents. Foley & Lardner LLP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. | |