April 24, 2026

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate

ERISAEmployee BenefitsExec CompM&A

Foley & Lardner LLPChicago

Practice area

ERISA · Employee Benefits · Exec Comp · M&A

PQE

2-5 years

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Salary

$240,000 - $350,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

This Associate position is with Foley & Lardner's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (EBEC) practice in Chicago.
The role requires 2-5 years of relevant associate experience in EBEC matters.
Primary responsibilities focus on regulatory, compliance, and advisory work for employee benefit and executive compensation arrangements.
Applicants must have experience interpreting and applying ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related agency guidance.
Required experience also includes advising clients on qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, plan design, administration, and ongoing compliance obligations.
The position offers optional transactional support (e.g., M&A, financings) for EBEC issues, allowing flexibility to gain transactional experience if desired.
Key requirements include strong legal research and writing skills, alongside the ability to manage multiple matters.
The role provides close partner interaction, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to support a diverse client base.
Candidates must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, be an active member in good standing of the Illinois Bar, and possess strong academic credentials.
The expected salary range for this position is $240,000 - $350,000.
Foley offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, life insurance, adoption assistance, and dependent backup care.

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Last updated: April 24, 2026