Senior Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (ERISA) Attorney | Raleigh, NC (On-site / Hybrid) | $160,000 – $200,000/yr
Full-time | Clear partnership track, direct client consultation & elite corporate practice exposure
Our client, a highly regarded multi-disciplinary law firm in Raleigh, is seeking a Senior Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Attorney with 3–5 years of specialized experience to join its premier corporate practice.
This role offers exceptional visibility and direct client contact, serving as a trusted advisor to mid-market companies, institutional clients, and tech startups on workforce compliance and executive rewards.
Core Responsibilities:
- Structure and audit qualified and non-qualified employee benefit plans for full ERISA and tax compliance.
- Draft executive employment agreements, equity-based incentive plans, deferred compensation, and separation packages.
- Direct employee benefits due diligence for M&A transactions and guide post-closing workforce integrations.
- Represent employers in court regarding wage and hour, restrictive covenant, and ERISA disputes.
- Defend corporate clients during regulatory audits and inquiries by the DOL, IRS, and EEOC.
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