Employee Benefits Associate

📋 Description

• Advise clients on employee health and welfare benefit plans, including plan design, administration
• Provide legal guidance on key regulatory frameworks and requirements, including HIPAA, ACA, and
• Counsel clients on mental health parity requirements, cafeteria plans, flexible spending accounts
• Support clients in interpreting and applying employee benefits laws and regulations, identifying
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex employee benefits matters and translate findings
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues on sophisticated legal projects, client counseling, and

🎯 Requirements

• Between 4 and 7 years of experience in employee benefits law, particularly advising on health and
• Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, mental health parity, cafeteria plans, flexible
• Experience gained at a top law firm, or a combination of law firm and in-house legal experience.
• Excellent academic credentials and a strong foundation in legal research, analysis, and
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and client-service skills.

🎁 Benefits

• Salary: $340,000–$370,000 annually for the Chicago-based position.
• Additional compensation: Eligibility for annual merit increases and bonus pay.
• Healthcare coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits: Access to a 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off: Paid leave to support personal needs and work-life balance.
• Professional development: Comprehensive training through mentoring programs, continuing legal