Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate - Junior Level - Philadelphia

Ballard Spahr’s Business and Transactions Department is seeking an Associate with 1-3 years of experience to join our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Group in our Philadelphia office. Candidates should have an interest in working with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code and other applicable employee benefits laws on matters involving executive compensation, qualified retirement plans and health and welfare benefits. Superior academic credentials and strong writing skills are required. Relevant government experience is preferred.  An active bar license in Pennsylvania is required.

Our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Group has a national and regional practice advising public and private companies, churches and other nonprofit organizations and governmental entities. Our clients range from large multinational corporations to well-known regional companies and tax-exempt organizations, and include large manufacturers, financial institutions, hospitals, universities and church organizations.

How to Apply:

Ballard Spahr is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr means joining a team of talented mentors, colleagues, and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth.

To apply, please submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter (optional) through our online application system. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Benefits:

Ballard Spahr also offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, ten paid holidays and an employee assistance program. A detailed summary of available benefits can be found here on our Careers website.

At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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