11 May 2026
Key requirements
1-4 years of experience with ERISA and employee benefits Experience with qualified plans Experience with multiemployer pension plans Experience with health and welfare plans
The role
Kirkland & Ellis seeks an Employee Benefits Associate with 1-4 years of experience for its Chicago office. This role focuses on ERISA and employee benefits matters, including qualified plans, multiemployer pension plans, health and welfare plans, and ACA compliance, within the Employment practice group.
What we're looking for
1-4 years of experience with ERISA and employee benefits
Experience with qualified plans
Experience with multiemployer pension plans
Experience with health and welfare plans
Experience with ACA compliance
M&A experience within the employee benefits practice area
Restructuring experience within the employee benefits practice area
Experience in related areas, such as tax or labor/benefits related advising, consulting or accounting· nice to have
Executive compensation experience· nice to have
Benefits
Robust offering of benefits to all of its employees and attorneys
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