Join DLA Piper's Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation group in the Chicago office.
Advise clients on executive compensation and employee benefits law, including equity plans and agreements, executive retention packages, and retirement/welfare plans.
Manage employee benefit and compensation arrangements within complex mergers and acquisitions, with a particular focus on private equity transactions.
Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting legal documents (memos, contracts, correspondence), and assisting in the management of transactions from inception to resolution.
Cultivate client relationships, provide timely advice, and collaborate with internal and external legal and business professionals on transaction strategies.
A minimum of 3 years of corporate experience is required; prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is preferred.
Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and be actively admitted to practice law in Illinois.
Essential skills include excellent written and verbal communication, strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, along with sound business and professional judgment.
The annual salary range for this position is $260,000 - $390,000, varying based on location and experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
This role operates under a hybrid work model, requiring regular in-office presence in Chicago with some flexibility for working remotely.

June 2, 2026

Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate (Chicago)

ERISAEmployee BenefitsExec CompM&A

DLA PiperChicago

Practice area

ERISA · Employee Benefits · Exec Comp · M&A

PQE

2+ years

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Salary

$260,000 - $390,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Join DLA Piper's Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation group in the Chicago office.
Advise clients on executive compensation and employee benefits law, including equity plans and agreements, executive retention packages, and retirement/welfare plans.
Manage employee benefit and compensation arrangements within complex mergers and acquisitions, with a particular focus on private equity transactions.
Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting legal documents (memos, contracts, correspondence), and assisting in the management of transactions from inception to resolution.
Cultivate client relationships, provide timely advice, and collaborate with internal and external legal and business professionals on transaction strategies.
A minimum of 3 years of corporate experience is required; prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is preferred.
Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and be actively admitted to practice law in Illinois.
Essential skills include excellent written and verbal communication, strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, along with sound business and professional judgment.
The annual salary range for this position is $260,000 - $390,000, varying based on location and experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
This role operates under a hybrid work model, requiring regular in-office presence in Chicago with some flexibility for working remotely.

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Last updated: June 3, 2026