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June 11, 2026

Compensation & Benefits Sr. Atty: Qualified Plans

ERISAESOPsEmployee BenefitsM&ARetirement Plans
Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP

Silicon Valley

Compensation & Benefits Sr. Atty: Qualified Plans

Cooley LLP
Cooley LLPSilicon Valley

Practice area

ERISA · ESOPs · Employee Benefits · M&A · Retirement Plans

PQE

6+ years

Location

Silicon Valley, California

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Attorney sought for a Compensation and Benefits practice group.
  • Requires at least 6 years of experience.
  • Advising on tax-qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans, including ERISA compliance, plan design, administration, and related regulatory matters.
  • Counseling on benefit plan issues arising in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
  • Experience with drafting plan documents and disclosures, compliance testing, IRS and Department of Labor filings and audits, and correction matters is required.
  • Experience with ESOP transactions and ERISA plan asset rules is a plus.
  • Requires excellent academic credentials and superior writing, oral communication, and analytical skills.
  • The expected annual pay range for this position starts at $390,000, with the final offer dependent on geographic location, experience, and skillset.
  • Benefits include 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick time, and 10 paid holidays annually.
  • Generous parental leave, fertility benefits, and backup care for children and adults are provided.
  • A full range of elective benefits is available, including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
  • Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term medical benefits are included.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Parth Bhatt joined Cooley LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.

    Working with Kate was a game-changer in my job search. She really took the time to understand what I was looking for and helped me land my top-choice role. Kate’s deep knowledge of the Bay Area legal market, combined with the strong network and trust she’s built over the years, makes her an amazing resource. She gave me tailored advice, helped me prepare for every step of the process, and always had my best interests at heart. Thanks to Kate, I found a position that’s a perfect fit for me. I highly recommend her to anyone navigating the legal job market in the Bay Area!

    Cooley LLP

    Parth Bhatt

    Cooley LLP • San Francisco
  • Priya Gulati
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    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Thilini Chandrasekera joined Cooley LLP's San Francisco office in the Litigation group.

    It was a pleasure to work with Priya during my job search. Priya is organized, efficient, responsive, and knowledgeable about the job market. She did everything possible to make the search process as painless as possible while ensuring that my goals were centered and met. I have already recommended Priya within my network, and would do so again without hesitation.

    Cooley LLP

    Thilini Chandrasekera

    Cooley LLP • San Francisco
  • Vijay Sandal, Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Vijay Sandal, Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

    Sterling Clark Group

    Why talk to Vijay Sandal, Esq.?

    Stephanie Onyekwere joined Cooley LLP's San Francisco office in the Technology Transactions group.

    When Vijay first made contact with me, I was hesitant to use a legal recruiter for my lateral move, and I was not sure if I was ready to leave my firm. Vijay met me where I was at in my decision-making process and offered a lot of advice and options for me to consider. I was very impressed with Vijay’s communication throughout the process and how respectful he was in getting my approval before taking certain actions and also how proactive he was with getting my resume in front of different firms and getting the best offers for me. Throughout the process I felt like Vijay wanted to make sure I found a place that was a good fit for me. We had many conversations about what I wanted and how I felt about certain things and he used those conversations to help me navigate my decisions once the offers started rolling in. I highly recommend using Vijay for a career move!

    Cooley LLP

    Stephanie Onyekwere

    Cooley LLP • San Francisco

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Parth Bhatt joined Cooley LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.

    Working with Kate was a game-changer in my job search. She really took the time to understand what I was looking for and helped me land my top-choice role. Kate’s deep knowledge of the Bay Area legal market, combined with the strong network and trust she’s built over the years, makes her an amazing resource. She gave me tailored advice, helped me prepare for every step of the process, and always had my best interests at heart. Thanks to Kate, I found a position that’s a perfect fit for me. I highly recommend her to anyone navigating the legal job market in the Bay Area!

    Cooley LLP

    Parth Bhatt

    Cooley LLP • San Francisco
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Thilini Chandrasekera joined Cooley LLP's San Francisco office in the Litigation group.

    It was a pleasure to work with Priya during my job search. Priya is organized, efficient, responsive, and knowledgeable about the job market. She did everything possible to make the search process as painless as possible while ensuring that my goals were centered and met. I have already recommended Priya within my network, and would do so again without hesitation.

    Cooley LLP

    Thilini Chandrasekera

    Cooley LLP • San Francisco
  • Vijay Sandal, Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Vijay Sandal, Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

    Sterling Clark Group

    Why talk to Vijay Sandal, Esq.?

    Stephanie Onyekwere joined Cooley LLP's San Francisco office in the Technology Transactions group.

    When Vijay first made contact with me, I was hesitant to use a legal recruiter for my lateral move, and I was not sure if I was ready to leave my firm. Vijay met me where I was at in my decision-making process and offered a lot of advice and options for me to consider. I was very impressed with Vijay’s communication throughout the process and how respectful he was in getting my approval before taking certain actions and also how proactive he was with getting my resume in front of different firms and getting the best offers for me. Throughout the process I felt like Vijay wanted to make sure I found a place that was a good fit for me. We had many conversations about what I wanted and how I felt about certain things and he used those conversations to help me navigate my decisions once the offers started rolling in. I highly recommend using Vijay for a career move!

    Cooley LLP

    Stephanie Onyekwere

    Cooley LLP • San Francisco