Employee Benefits Associate
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Employee Benefits Associate
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
High-stakes legal representation and advisory
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
We have an incredible opportunity for an Employee Benefits Associate with 4-7 years of experience in the welfare-side of the employee benefits advice and counsel practice.
Our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Department is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the United States, allowing us access to cutting-edge products and name-brand clients. Our attorneys represent some of the largest and most well-known businesses in key industries such as manufacturing, retail, healthcare, insurance and financial services. We have consistently earned top rankings by U.S. News - Best Lawyers, The Legal 500, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Human Resources Executive, Lawdragon, and BTI Consulting Group. Our department continuously seeks out better ways to work with our clients and each other. We have been first-to-market on many legal service delivery innovations and we continue to break new ground with our clients every day. This long history of collaboration and innovation has created a dynamic, diverse office culture equally dedicated to the growth of our clients and the development and resilience of our people
As an Associate in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking legal projects in a team-based environment.
We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.
With more than 1000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers
**NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS:
At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.
The salary range for this role is $340,000 to $370,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
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This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606
High-stakes legal representation and advisory
Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides high-stakes legal representation across complex litigation, major transactional deals, and cross-border projects. Their service combines top-quality attorneys with advanced delivery capabilities to tackle large, demanding matters and deliver exceptional legal outcomes. The firm differentiates itself through its proven track record in handling high-volume, high-impact work and by innovating how legal services are delivered, including early adoption of new processes and tools. This commitment to efficiency, collaboration, and diverse, resilient teams helps clients grow and navigate challenges across jurisdictions. The firm’s goal is to achieve superior results for clients while continually improving how they work with them and with each other.
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