Compensation and Benefits Associate, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Global Law Firm

A mid-level position in employee benefits and executive compensation, focused on due diligence and advisory work in M&A transactions. The role combines transactional benefits planning with substantive compliance and documentation.

The work:

• Conducting due diligence on employee benefit and executive compensation arrangements in M&A transactions
• Identifying and documenting material issues for buyers and sellers
• Drafting due diligence reports and transaction documentation
• Preparing and amending retirement and health and welfare plan documents
• Advising on equity and cash incentive programs, including stock options and restricted stock
• Handling tax compliance, including IRS correction programs and qualified plan filings
• Providing counsel on regulatory developments affecting employee benefits

What they're looking for:

• Two to six years of experience in employee benefits, executive compensation, or M&A law
• Demonstrated ability to draft complex plan documents, amendments, and transactional agreements
• Strong ERISA and tax knowledge as applied to retirement and health plans
• Experience with equity-based compensation programs
• Pennsylvania bar admission
• Ability to manage multiple matters and turn around tight deadlines