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April 9, 2026

Dallas - Employee Benefits Associate

ERISAEmployee BenefitsExec CompM&A
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Dallas

Dallas - Employee Benefits Associate

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kirkland & Ellis LLPDallas

Practice area

ERISA · Employee Benefits · Exec Comp · M&A

PQE

1-4 years

Location

Dallas, Texas

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • This is an Associate position at Kirkland & Ellis.
  • The role is based in the firm's Dallas office.
  • It sits within the Employee Benefits practice group.
  • Candidates should have 1-4 years of post-qualification experience.
  • Requires specific experience with ERISA and employee benefits, including qualified plans, multiemployer pension plans, health and welfare plans, and ACA compliance.
  • Mandatory experience in M&A and/or restructuring transactions, specifically within the employee benefits practice.
  • Experience in related areas such as tax or labor/benefits advising, consulting, or accounting will also be considered.
  • Executive compensation experience is helpful but not the primary focus of this position.
  • The hiring salary range for this role is $225,000 to $310,000.
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Last updated: April 9, 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.

  • Max Bartram Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Max Bartram Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

    Coast to Coast Legal Search

    Why talk to Max Bartram Esq.?

    Erin Lachaal joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Austin office in the Corporate group.

    Max was super responsive and targeted in his approach. He brought opportunities to me and listened to feedback to seek out additional opportunities that may not have been available at first glance. He was a pleasure to work with!

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Erin Lachaal

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Austin
  • Rebecca Glatzer
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Rebecca Glatzer

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Rebecca Glatzer?

    Lydia B. Cash joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Austin office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Rebecca is a FANTASTIC recruiter, and I can't recommend her enough. Her knowledge of the market is outstanding, and she really "takes care of" you - she is incredibly responsive and supportive, and she instills confidence every step of the way. Even in a rough lateral market, Rebecca made it happen. She followed up with firms weekly and gave me daily/weekly updates, and she made sure to communicate my unique experience and resume to firms. She was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable during the interview process, giving me great examples of interview questions that were personalized to my experience and resume. She also gave me detailed profiles of each of my interviewers, which was awesome. Even after an offer came in, Rebecca was still "fighting" for me every step of the way, making sure my benefits and bonus would be commensurate with my expectations, and following up with the firm on conflicts, etcetera. Rebecca is so personable and kind, and I really felt like she made the whole experience so personalized to me and my resume/situation, which speaks volumes. Seriously can't recommend her enough! Five star experience working with Rebecca!

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Lydia B. Cash

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Austin
  • Ed Hossain
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Ed Hossain

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Ed Hossain?

    Sami Ghubril joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Houston office in the Corporate group.

    I wholeheartedly recommend Ed for anyone seeking their next lateral move. Ed went above and beyond, scrutinizing my resume and deal sheet unlike any other recruiter that I have worked with, and in doing so provided helpful granular feedback. Other recruiters will just sign off on what you send them - not Ed! I also appreciated Ed’s advice. I was searching for a new position in a tough job market, and while he didn’t always tell me what I wanted to hear, he gave me his honest assessment of the market and always sought to set realistic expectations so I don’t become disappointed. He was also available via text message and call and advocated for me with the same rigor that attorneys are expected to advocate for their clients. I am proud to consider Ed a personal friend and I fully believe that he would advocate just this hard and work as diligently for any client.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Sami Ghubril

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Houston
  • Kallum (Kally) Challenger
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kallum (Kally) Challenger

    Legal Recruiter

    Pure Search

    Why talk to Kallum (Kally) Challenger?

    Reem Ahmed joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Dallas office in the Investment Funds group.

    I had the pleasure of working with Kally, and she demonstrated a remarkable level of professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication. She was incredibly proactive in understanding my needs and consistently provided timely updates throughout the process. Kally's deep knowledge of the legal industry was evident in the opportunities she presented, which were well-aligned with my requirements. She offered valuable insights and guided me through each step.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Reem Ahmed

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Dallas

Trusted recruiters

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

  • Max Bartram Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Max Bartram Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

    Coast to Coast Legal Search

    Why talk to Max Bartram Esq.?

    Erin Lachaal joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Austin office in the Corporate group.

    Max was super responsive and targeted in his approach. He brought opportunities to me and listened to feedback to seek out additional opportunities that may not have been available at first glance. He was a pleasure to work with!

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Erin Lachaal

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Austin
  • Rebecca Glatzer
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Rebecca Glatzer

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Rebecca Glatzer?

    Lydia B. Cash joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Austin office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Rebecca is a FANTASTIC recruiter, and I can't recommend her enough. Her knowledge of the market is outstanding, and she really "takes care of" you - she is incredibly responsive and supportive, and she instills confidence every step of the way. Even in a rough lateral market, Rebecca made it happen. She followed up with firms weekly and gave me daily/weekly updates, and she made sure to communicate my unique experience and resume to firms. She was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable during the interview process, giving me great examples of interview questions that were personalized to my experience and resume. She also gave me detailed profiles of each of my interviewers, which was awesome. Even after an offer came in, Rebecca was still "fighting" for me every step of the way, making sure my benefits and bonus would be commensurate with my expectations, and following up with the firm on conflicts, etcetera. Rebecca is so personable and kind, and I really felt like she made the whole experience so personalized to me and my resume/situation, which speaks volumes. Seriously can't recommend her enough! Five star experience working with Rebecca!

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Lydia B. Cash

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Austin
  • Ed Hossain
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Ed Hossain

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Ed Hossain?

    Sami Ghubril joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Houston office in the Corporate group.

    I wholeheartedly recommend Ed for anyone seeking their next lateral move. Ed went above and beyond, scrutinizing my resume and deal sheet unlike any other recruiter that I have worked with, and in doing so provided helpful granular feedback. Other recruiters will just sign off on what you send them - not Ed! I also appreciated Ed’s advice. I was searching for a new position in a tough job market, and while he didn’t always tell me what I wanted to hear, he gave me his honest assessment of the market and always sought to set realistic expectations so I don’t become disappointed. He was also available via text message and call and advocated for me with the same rigor that attorneys are expected to advocate for their clients. I am proud to consider Ed a personal friend and I fully believe that he would advocate just this hard and work as diligently for any client.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Sami Ghubril

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Houston
  • Kallum (Kally) Challenger
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kallum (Kally) Challenger

    Legal Recruiter

    Pure Search

    Why talk to Kallum (Kally) Challenger?

    Reem Ahmed joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Dallas office in the Investment Funds group.

    I had the pleasure of working with Kally, and she demonstrated a remarkable level of professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication. She was incredibly proactive in understanding my needs and consistently provided timely updates throughout the process. Kally's deep knowledge of the legal industry was evident in the opportunities she presented, which were well-aligned with my requirements. She offered valuable insights and guided me through each step.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Reem Ahmed

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Dallas