U.S. Benefits


Lazard boasts a proud 175-year legacy that has been shaped by remarkable people. We are always looking for new talent to build on our achievements and lead us into a bright new future. Here are just some of the ways we support our people with best-in-class benefits.


Employee Benefits for

  • Medical plan options with low deductibles, generous HSA company funding and coverage for IVF and Lasik

  • Dental and Vision plans with orthodontia for children and adults and a large subsidy toward eyeglasses or contact lenses

  • Wellness Reimbursement of up to $750 per year toward your fitness and nutrition expenses

  • Free LGBTQIA+ healthcare support and resources from an Included Health Care Concierge

  • Free confidential counseling and support for you and your family through our EAP/mental health support program

  • Free access to Wellhub’s Digital and Starter plans, with discounted rates for other tiered memberships to connect you with the best options for fitness, mindfulness, nutrition and sleep

  • Free access to Headspace — a meditation app with guided exercises for sleep, focus and movement — via Wellhub

  • Free in-office fruit deliveries and wellness events (flu vaccinations and nutritionists) to support your health

  • Lazard provides an unlimited number of sick days for all U.S. full-time employees

  • Full-time U.S. employees are eligible to accrue between 17 and 27 days of paid time off, based on tenure

  • Additional week of paid time off in the first calendar year of marriage

  • Family-building benefits for fertility, egg freezing and storage, and reproductive assistance covered through your medical plan

  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement of up to $60,000 (lifetime maximum) for certain expenses to support your path to family building

  • Building Healthy Families Program with help for a safe delivery and lactation support, including lactation rooms in most offices

  • Fully paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks while you bond with your new child

  • Free back-up care days for children, adults and elders through Bright Horizons

  • Free virtual tutoring sessions for children ages 5 through 18 and college students

  • College coach offering free assistance with tuition planning and admissions

  • 401(k) plan through Fidelity, including a company match, after-tax contributions and a Roth In-Plan Conversion to maximize your savings

  • Company-provided life, AD&D and disability insurance to safeguard your family and protect your income with top-tier coverage levels

  • Individual disability insurance to further protect high-income executives

  • Unlimited legal services for most legal matters, including real estate, estate planning, elder care issues, and more

  • Financial wellness programs, including education, planning and advice at no cost to you

  • Student loan refinancing through SoFi with rate discounts, flexible terms, loan consolidation, and no application fees

  • Pre-tax commuter benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) to reduce your taxes and increase your take-home pay