At Vinson & Elkins, we are invested in the wellbeing of our people and take a holistic approach to providing resources and benefits. We have a culture and work environment where attorneys and business professionals are able to develop their full potential, work productively and creatively, build positive relationships, cope with the stresses of life, and make meaningful contributions to the work we do supporting our clients. When we think of wellbeing, we prioritize physical, emotional, financial, social, and career wellness as critical elements to thriving and growing.
We have a myriad of offerings to support the overall wellbeing of our people – from robust benefits and insurance plans, family planning services, flexible working, financial planning programs, fitness and gym memberships, online learning paths, meditation and mindfulness tools, and more.
Click below to view some of our comprehensive benefits package and resources:
Group medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance plan
Health savings account and flexible spending plans
Virtual doctor care
Ergonomic assessments
Free access to onsite fitness centers in some offices and discounts to gym facilities in many locations
Onsite health screenings and flu shots
Wellness incentive program – Rewards healthy choices with credit on medical plan monthly premium plus gift code incentives
Personal coaching
CPR training
Talent/Diversity Lead partners in each practice group
Attorney development professionals for associates – Members of V&E’s Talent team are embedded in each practice group, collaborating with Practice Group Leaders, Talent/Diversity Leads, and other practice support professionals to enhance the overall associate experience
Associate one-on-one coaching – For overall career and professional development
Live and on-demand learning and development programs
Feedback initiatives and development planning
Formal mentoring programs
Paid holidays and time away from work
Flexible and remote work opportunities
Leaves of absence – Generous, gender-neutral paid parental leave; family leave; bereavement leave; sabbaticals
Adoption Reimbursement Policy
Digital health platform for reproductive and family health support
Parent resource groups and forums, new parent mentoring, family-friendly events
Breast milk shipping for nursing mothers
Backup child and elder care
Affinity groups – Offer community building, business development, and social opportunities; includes ally participation
Community service projects and pro bono opportunities
Calm App – Free subscription to the #1 app for mental fitness, meditation and focus, sleeping, and stress reduction
On-demand, interactive learning to address mental health awareness and advocacy in the workplace
Employee assistance program with eight free confidential counseling sessions with therapist or coach – In-person or via live messaging or video
Interactive online source to self-assess risk for depression, discover ways of dealing with emotions, and access to information and tools
Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses
Transportation / parking allowance
401k retirement plans
Life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance
529 college investment funds
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement and tax planning workshops
Employee discounts and tickets
Smartphone stipend and wireless data plan reimbursement
Vinson & Elkins also regularly partners with external experts and coaches for presentations on topics such as mindfulness, substance abuse, building confidence, stress management and resilience, time management, negotiation skills, equity and inclusion, supporting children’s mental wellbeing, financial planning, understanding Social Security, and more. Additionally, V&E is a signatory of the American Bar Association’s Well-Being Pledge, deepening the Firm’s commitment to supporting all aspects of mental health in the legal profession.
We believe in fully supporting our lawyers and business professionals with a range of resources, and by fostering connections and collaboration, and creating a culture of transparency and belonging. It’s how we operate across the firm and retain the best talent in the industry.
The offerings listed above may vary by position, full/part-time employment status, and office location.
The Transparency in Coverage final rules require certain group health plans to disclose on a public website information regarding in-network provider rates and historical out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges for covered items and services in two separate machine-readable files (MRFs). Use this link to access these MRFs. The MRFs are formatted to allow researchers, regulators and application developers to access and analyze data more easily.