Supporting client teams on matters related to the design and administration of tax-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and incentive and other compensation programs.
Supporting client teams on the compensation and benefits aspects of M&A transactions and executive compensation matters.
Specific responsibilities include drafting plan documents, assisting with corrections, negotiating vendor agreements, supporting transactional due diligence and preparation of related disclosure schedules, preparing and reviewing materials for fiduciary committee meetings, and analyzing client questions with related research and responses.
Essential skills include excellent written and oral communication, with the ability to review, analyze, and apply detailed regulations, for regular team collaboration and direct client interface.

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate

2-6 PQE · July 16, 2026 (about 1 month ago)

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

2-6 PQE · July 16, 2026 (about 1 month ago)

Salary

$235,000 - $350,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

ERISA · Employee Benefits · Exec Comp · M&A

Locations

Atlanta · Richmond · Charlotte · New York City · Houston · Philadelphia

Trusted recruiters

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

Overview

Supporting client teams on matters related to the design and administration of tax-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and incentive and other compensation programs.
Supporting client teams on the compensation and benefits aspects of M&A transactions and executive compensation matters.
Specific responsibilities include drafting plan documents, assisting with corrections, negotiating vendor agreements, supporting transactional due diligence and preparation of related disclosure schedules, preparing and reviewing materials for fiduciary committee meetings, and analyzing client questions with related research and responses.
Essential skills include excellent written and oral communication, with the ability to review, analyze, and apply detailed regulations, for regular team collaboration and direct client interface.

Trusted recruiters

Top recruiter for this opening
Austin Hale
Birchrose Associates
Austin Hale
Birchrose Associates
Nicole Stone joined Troutman’s Atlanta office in the Insurance group.
Austin is an incredible recruiter and advocate for any person looking for a new professional role. He is upfront about details and what to expect from the potential role and he communicated with me throughout the entire pre and post interview process to ensure I was comfortable with the outcome. Austin is easily the best recruiter I’ve ever worked with and made my “non negotiables” a priority when it came to finding the right fit for me professionally.
Top recruiter for this opening
Max Bartram Esq.
Coast to Coast Legal Search
Max Bartram Esq.
Coast to Coast Legal Search
Thanh Le joined Troutman’s Houston office in the Insurance group.
Max is one of the best recruiters out there. He was very responsive and always kept me updated. He knew of positions at firms that were not even listed, giving me an advantage over other candidates. If anyone wants a recruiter who believes in them and will secure a job for them, Max is the guy!
Top recruiter for this opening
Jessica Pai
McClure Harrison, Inc.
Jessica Pai
McClure Harrison, Inc.
Matthew Smith joined Troutman’s New York City office in the Health Care group.
Jessica placed me in a position. I had worked with another recruiter and had a difficult experience, but my experience working with Jessica was the exact opposite. She was always professional and engaging, and she answered questions and offered feedback throughout the process. I do not hesitate in recommending her.

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Last updated: August 25, 2026

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