Knowledge Lawyer – US ERISA, Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation

Mayer Brown

. Partner with practice leadership and Knowledge Counsel to assess knowledge needs and develop and implement knowledge strategy .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $254,000 - $336,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation law, with a strong focus on legal technology and knowledge management strategies. Proven ability to develop and maintain legal resources, provide training, and support corporate transactions while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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J.D. Or Equivalent Law DegreeERISA KnowledgeEmployee Benefits ExpertiseLegal Technology ProficiencyM&A Benefits Support Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchDrafting SkillsKnowledge ManagementDocument AutomationRegulatory ComplianceCorporate Transactions SupportTraining DevelopmentDiligence Materials PreparationDisclosure Schedule ReviewEquity Compensation Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCustomer Service SkillsStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAI-Enabled Legal Research ToolsWorkflow ToolsDocument Automation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted To Practice In Jurisdiction

Industry Keywords

ERISA Title IEmployee BenefitsExecutive CompensationTax-Qualified Retirement PlansHealth And Welfare PlansCafeteria PlansChange-In-Control ArrangementsMergers And AcquisitionsPrivate Equity TransactionsSecurities-Law-Adjacent Compensation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with practice leadership and Knowledge Counsel to assess knowledge needs and develop and implement knowledge strategy
Monitor legal, regulatory, enforcement, agency, and market developments affecting ERISA, employee benefits, executive compensation, and M&A benefits
Create, draft, update, curate, and maintain legal knowledge resources, forms, precedents, templates, checklists, memos, and research documents
Develop and maintain M&A benefits support resources, including diligence materials, purchase agreement provisions, disclosure schedule guides, and closing and post-closing checklists
Assess workflows and implement knowledge management and practice solutions to improve client service efficiency
Develop practice intranet and external website content
Maintain accessible, current knowledge resources on intranet practice pages and the Global Knowledge Bank
Conduct matter debriefs and verify data accuracy in knowledge management systems
Advise attorneys and, where appropriate, clients on ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation queries
Identify, evaluate, pilot, build, and deploy legal technology, AI, document automation, and workflow solutions
Develop and refine generative AI prompts for specific legal tasks
Act as a subject matter expert on legal technology and AI use within the practice group
Collaborate with data, innovation, transformation, and technology teams on knowledge asset classification, metadata, and AI governance
Support business development through legal research, client alerts, articles, thought leadership, CLE programs, seminars, and client training
Develop and deliver attorney onboarding, technical, KM, legal technology, and practice training
Promote adoption of knowledge management resources and mentor associates
Build relationships across the firm and contribute to firmwide knowledge management initiatives
Attend external training and conferences and provide additional knowledge support as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution
Actual practice experience in a field related to ERISA, Employee Benefits and Compensation
Must be or become admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which the position is located
Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience practicing as an ERISA, employee benefits and/or executive compensation lawyer for an international law firm, leading U.S. law firm, or comparable legal environment
Excellent knowledge of ERISA Title I, II and IV, including fiduciary duties, prohibited transactions, plan governance, reporting and disclosure, claims procedures, and enforcement developments
Strong knowledge of tax-qualified retirement plans, nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements, health and welfare plans, cafeteria plans, severance arrangements, change-in-control arrangements, and related tax and regulatory requirements
Strong knowledge of executive compensation, equity compensation, incentive compensation, employment and severance arrangements, 409A, 280G, securities-law-adjacent compensation disclosure issues, and public and private company compensation practices
Significant experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, private equity transactions, and other corporate transactions on employee benefits and executive compensation matters
Experience with diligence, issue spotting, purchase agreement drafting, disclosure schedule review, 280G analysis, equity and incentive compensation treatment, and post-closing integration
Experience developing or maintaining forms, precedents, checklists, clause banks, training materials, client alerts, legal updates, and other knowledge resources
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required
Familiarity with legal technology, document automation, AI-enabled legal research and drafting tools, and workflow tools
Excellent drafting and research skills
Well-developed organizational and communication skills
Understanding of learning processes and different methods of training
Ability to translate complex technical rules into practical guidance
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage shifting priorities
Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
Strong customer service skills, independent judgment, confidentiality, discretion, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills