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April 9, 2026

Chicago - Employee Benefits Associate

ERISAEmployee BenefitsExec CompM&A
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Chicago

Chicago - Employee Benefits Associate

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kirkland & Ellis LLPChicago

Practice area

ERISA · Employee Benefits · Exec Comp · M&A

PQE

1-4 years

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Associate position in the Employee Benefits practice group at Kirkland & Ellis, Chicago office.
  • Requires 1 to 4 years of post-qualification legal experience.
  • Core work focuses on ERISA and employee benefits, including qualified plans, multiemployer pension plans, health and welfare plans, and ACA compliance.
  • Essential experience includes M&A and/or restructuring transactions within the employee benefits practice area.
  • Candidates with related backgrounds in tax, labor/benefits advising, consulting, or accounting will also be considered.
  • Executive compensation experience is helpful but not the primary focus of this role.
  • The hiring salary range for this position is $225,000 to $310,000.
  • This stated range does not represent the full compensation potential for the position.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

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

  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Ryan McNish joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Chicago office in the Corporate group.

    I can't speak highly enough of Evan and his work ethic. He is diligent, communicative, hard-working and personable. From strategy, to preparation, to execution, we were in constant contact throughout the entire process. More than anything, however, I appreciated his practical and candid career advice. He has his finger on the pulse of the market and fully understands the individual goals of each client. Truly top notch.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Ryan McNish

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Chicago

Trusted recruiters

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

  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Ryan McNish joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Chicago office in the Corporate group.

    I can't speak highly enough of Evan and his work ethic. He is diligent, communicative, hard-working and personable. From strategy, to preparation, to execution, we were in constant contact throughout the entire process. More than anything, however, I appreciated his practical and candid career advice. He has his finger on the pulse of the market and fully understands the individual goals of each client. Truly top notch.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Ryan McNish

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Chicago