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January 26, 2026

Employee Benefits & Executive Comp - Associate

ERISAEmployee BenefitsExec CompM&A
Sidley Austin LLP

Sidley Austin LLP

District of Columbia

Employee Benefits & Executive Comp - Associate

Sidley Austin LLP
Sidley Austin LLPDistrict of Columbia

Practice area

ERISA · Employee Benefits · Exec Comp · M&A

PQE

3+ years

Location

District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Salary

$310,000 - $390,000

Employment type

Full-time

About the Team

The Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice within Sidley’s Washington D.C. office.

About the Role

This Associate role focuses on executive compensation and employee benefit matters. The work involves engagements related to M&A deals, specifically within private equity, and various public-company executive compensation projects.

In this role, you'll

  • Manage executive compensation and employee benefit matters for M&A deals, with a focus on private equity transactions.
  • Advise on public-company executive compensation.
  • Address general executive compensation issues.

We're seeking someone with experience including

  • 3+ years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefit matters.
  • Demonstrated experience with executive compensation in M&A deals, particularly private equity transactions.
  • Experience handling public-company executive compensation.
  • Admitted or eligible to seek admission to the Washington D.C. bar.
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Last updated: April 6, 2026

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  • Darin Morgan
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    Darin Morgan

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Darin Morgan?

    Jagdeep Singh joined Sidley Austin LLP's District of Columbia office in the Environmental group.

    It was great working with Darin. He understood what I was looking for and never lost focus. Darin is an astute guide and a great evaluator of opportunities. He has the pulse of the legal market and is never too busy to help. It was a joy working with him!

    Sidley Austin LLP

    Jagdeep Singh

    Sidley Austin LLP • District of Columbia

Trusted recruiters

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

  • Darin Morgan
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Darin Morgan

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Darin Morgan?

    Jagdeep Singh joined Sidley Austin LLP's District of Columbia office in the Environmental group.

    It was great working with Darin. He understood what I was looking for and never lost focus. Darin is an astute guide and a great evaluator of opportunities. He has the pulse of the legal market and is never too busy to help. It was a joy working with him!

    Sidley Austin LLP

    Jagdeep Singh

    Sidley Austin LLP • District of Columbia