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April 23, 2026

Employee Benefits Associate

ERISAEmployee BenefitsExec CompM&A
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New York City

Employee Benefits Associate

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLPNew York City

Practice area

ERISA · Employee Benefits · Exec Comp · M&A

PQE

3+ years

Location

New York City, New York

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • The role is for an Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate based in the New York office.
  • Candidates must have at least three years of post-qualification experience from a large law firm.
  • Prior law firm experience specifically in executive compensation and employee benefits is required.
  • Active admission to the New York Bar is mandatory.
  • Core responsibilities involve advising public and private companies on executive compensation in mergers and acquisitions.
  • You will advise on various executive compensation arrangements, including equity and equity-based plans, bonus plans, and nonqualified deferred compensation.
  • The role involves regular collaboration with corporate, bankruptcy, employment law, and tax teams.
  • Experience with tax-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and other employee benefits is a plus but not required.
  • The salary range for this position is $260,000 to $435,000, with exact compensation varying based on skills and experience.

Last updated: June 7, 2026

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  • Jessica Pai
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    Jessica Pai

    Legal Recruiter

    McClure Harrison, Inc.

    Why talk to Jessica Pai?

    Pooja Parekh joined Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP's New York City office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Jessica was phenomenal to work with. She made the lateral recruitment process as smooth as possible. She helped with every step of the way, listened to me when I described my goals, and addressed all of my questions. I highly recommend Jessica!

    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

    Pooja Parekh

    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP • New York City

Trusted recruiters

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

  • Jessica Pai
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jessica Pai

    Legal Recruiter

    McClure Harrison, Inc.

    Why talk to Jessica Pai?

    Pooja Parekh joined Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP's New York City office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Jessica was phenomenal to work with. She made the lateral recruitment process as smooth as possible. She helped with every step of the way, listened to me when I described my goals, and addressed all of my questions. I highly recommend Jessica!

    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

    Pooja Parekh

    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP • New York City