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We Are Legal Revolution is working discreetly with a national full service firm with a recognized corporate and ESOP practice seeking a mid to senior level ESOP Transactions and Services Associate to join its Chicago office on a hybrid basis.This role offers direct access to sophisticated ESOP transactions, qualified plan work, and executive compensation matters for major corporate clients. You will work closely with partners, take substantive ownership of complex projects, and build a credible long term platform within a well established national corporate team.Company HighlightsJoin a highly regarded national full service platform with approximately 1,000 attorneys across more than 20 officesWork on sophisticated ESOP, corporate, and executive compensation matters for significant private company clientsBenefit from a broad national corporate and transactional practice serving diverse industries and growth companiesGain direct partner access, hands on mentorship, and a collaborative, team oriented cultureLeverage strong training, professional development, and advancement support for long term career progressionThe RoleLead and support ESOP transaction planning, implementation, and related corporate structuring workAdvise on ERISA compliance, qualified retirement plans, and Section 409A issuesDraft and negotiate corporate, plan, and executive compensation documents and related governance materialsCounsel private companies on corporate governance, executive compensation, and general corporate transactional mattersCollaborate closely with partners while managing matters with increasing independence and client contactIdeal Candidate ProfileThe firm is seeking a mid to senior level ESOP Transactions and Services Associate with:At least 4 years of focused ESOP transactions and related corporate experienceBackground in ESOP planning, ERISA, qualified retirement plans, Section 409A, and executive compensationActive Illinois bar admission or eligibility to become admitted in IllinoisStrong academic credentials, ideally from a law school ranked approximately in the top 50Experience from a sophisticated law firm environment and ability to work in office 4 days each weekCompensation & Benefits$260,000 to $420,000 base salary, depending on experiencePerformance based bonus opportunityApproximately 1,900 billable hour expectation for lateral associatesHybrid working arrangement with 4 days per week in officeComprehensive big firm benefits package typical of large national platformsRelevant search terms: ESOP associate, ERISA associate, ESOP attorney Chicago, executive compensation attorney, corporate associate Chicago, transactional associate Chicago, qualified retirement plans attorney, Section 409A lawyer, executive compensation lawyer, corporate governance attorney, private company transactions lawyer, mid level corporate associate, senior corporate associate, Chicago attorney jobs, national law firm corporate, ESOP transactions lawyer, ERISA lawyer Illinois, corporate bar Illinois, law firm associate Chicago, Watts and Associates#lawjobs #attorneyjobs #corporateattorney #ESOP #ERISA #executivecompensation #chicagolawjobs #transactionalattorney #corporatelaw #biglawcareers #lateralattorney #lawfirmjobs #careerprogression #legalrecruiting #inhousealternatives