Closing Date: 1st February, 2026

Description:

Williams Mullen is seeking an energetic and hard-working associate to join our dynamic Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice group in our Richmond, VA office to work directly with two of our long term partners, Brydon DeWitt and Nona Massengill. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated associate who seeks a positive career trajectory, business development experience, enhance professional development skills, and develop significant responsibility and work with partners on all levels of client interaction. Most significantly, the associate would have an opportunity to learn from three partners with differing areas of focus within the employee benefits and executive compensation space, providing a broad and deep training.

Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong academic credentials and writing skills and must have a specific interest in learning and working in this practice area.
A successful candidate will be detail-oriented and be able to both work effectively as part of a team while also being able to assume individual responsibility for client matters involving direct client interaction.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. Successful candidates will also possess a drive for excellence and willingness to take initiative to solve problems.
Candidates must be currently licensed in Virginia, immediate waive into Virginia, or be a member of the bar in one or more US Jurisdictions and willing to sit for the Virginia bar.

Team Benefits and Highlights:

Communication/Regular Feedback – Weekly team meetings, Wednesdays at Noon where we discuss material changes impacting our clients, interesting work we have done, challenges we have faced, team member workload and our marketing commitments.
Professional Brand Building Opportunities – There are ample opportunities to share knowledge and build your brand through participation in legal alert writing, speaking at firm or industry webinars/seminars and guesting on our podcast The Benefits Companion.
One-on-One Business Development Mentorship – In addition to your weekly team meetings, which are attended by your Business Development Manager, you will also meet with your Business Development Manager quarterly to discuss progress on your individual development plan, confirm engagement in business development skill building along with opportunities to trouble shoot and receive feedback.
Client Interaction – Early in your career, you will be part of our complete client team and called upon to help us be responsive to our client needs as well as help us present our capabilities to new clients.
Marketing Budget – You will have a marketing budget that will support your direct marketing efforts for building relationships with future clients.

We value our associates' professional development and ensure there are plenty of firm resources dedicated to that pursuit. Associates regularly participate in bar associations, community activities and pro bono work, and Williams Mullen's Business Development Team takes an active role in providing these important opportunities. Plus, Williams Mullen is a great place to work!

Interested candidates: To apply, please include a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) transcript.

Williams Mullen is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, medical condition including pregnancy, disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, marriage or parental status, sexual orientation, or Veteran's status.