Description:

Overview:
Nelson Mullins is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Tax and Benefits Team. This position is ideally for our Atlanta, GA, or Columbia, SC, offices but can be open to any city where Nelson Mullins has an office for the right candidate. As an AmLaw100 firm, this will offer a unique opportunity to a lateral associate who wants to be part of a dynamic team and a growing practice. **No Agencies Please**

A day in the life:
Experienced in qualified retirement plans, health and welfare arrangements, executive compensation, M&A and related transactional work, you will spend your days working with your team to provide a practical approach to help clients stay in compliance with the ever-changing rules. You'll be adding to our growth and joining an outgoing and fast-paced team.

All candidates are asked to submit the following application materials:

Cover letter
Resume
Copy of law school transcript

We Know You:
You have 3-5 years of experience in employee benefits, ERISA and executive compensation. You are able to work independently in a fast-paced practice and feel confident with a broad range of topics, including qualified retirement plans, health and welfare arrangements, and executive compensation compliance, M&A and related transactional work. With strong writing, analytical, and communications skills, you are capable of problem-solving and producing work-product that is practical and easily understood. You have excellent academic credentials and preferably an LL.M. in Tax or Benefits, Employee Benefits Certification or other benefits-related experience. You are also admitted to and in good standing to the Bar in Georgia, South Carolina, or in a state where Nelson Mullins has an office for the ideal candidate.

At Nelson Mullins, we are dedicated to transparent and fair compensation practices. Pay for this position is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for performance bonuses and benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The salary/wage range is $230,000 - $270,000 annually.

Who We Are:
With over 1,000 attorneys and professionals, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world. As a Firm, Nelson Mullins has a strong foundation of community service and good citizenship. Our administrative professionals likewise promote these values, with opportunities to participate and play roles in various pro bono and community service initiatives. We collaborate with each other and with our clients, working side-by-side toward shared goals.

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It is the policy of the Firm to provide equal opportunity in employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, service member status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.