Employee Benefits Counsel (7+ Years)
Seyfarth Shaw
Chicago, IL · Posted October 14, 2026
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About the job
Why Seyfarth
At 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 .
More About Seyfarth
With more than 1000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers
**NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS:
At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.
The salary range for this role is $370,000 to $420,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
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Location Specific Language
This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606
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.
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)