Employment Attorney (RWI and M&A Experience)

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Posted Sep 12, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Contract
$120 – $130/hr

Overview

This role supports an experienced attorney to assist an employee benefits practice across multiple active M&A transactions. The attorney will work closely with a partner and will handle employee benefits and executive compensation due diligence, including identifying and assessing benefits-related transaction risks.

This project starts ASAP, lasts 3+ months, is remote, and requires 20–40 hours/week.

Licensure requirement: Candidates must be licensed in the state where they live and practice.

Responsibilities

  • Support employee benefits and executive compensation due diligence for active M&A transactions
  • Conduct assessments of benefits-related transaction risks
  • Prepare diligence materials
  • Support representation and warranty insurance diligence
  • Support the RWI diligence process as part of the transaction due diligence workstream
  • Work independently with minimal oversight at a senior level

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience conducting employee benefits and executive compensation due diligence in M&A transactions
  • Experience supporting the RWI diligence process
  • Senior experience sufficient to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Must be licensed in the state where they live and practice

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly rate expected to be between $120 and $130
  • This range is an estimate; compensation will be based on qualifications, skillset, relevant experience, specific client needs, project requirements, and other considerations permitted by law

Location

  • Remote
  • Candidates must be licensed in the state where they live and practice

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