Description:
Why SeyfarthAt Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
The Opportunity:
We have an incredible opportunity for an Employee Benefits Counsel with 7+ years of experience in the welfare-side of the employee benefits advice and counsel practice.
The Day-To-Day:
As a Counsel in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Department, you'll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking legal projects in a team-based environment.
You Have:
- 7+ years of employee benefits experience in health and welfare plans, including HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, mental health parity, cafeteria plans, flexible spending accounts, severance plans, and related compliance and counseling work
- Top law firm experience, or a combination of law firm and in-house experience
- Excellent academic credentials
- Analytical skills, and verbal and written communication skills
- Admission to the Illinois Bar (or the ability to waive into the Illinois Bar)
What We Provide:
We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.