Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney - Am Law 100

Job Description

Job DescriptionExecutive Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking an Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join a leading global law firm and its highly regarded Compensation & Benefits practice.

Locations

Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, with a particular emphasis on representing private equity sponsors in acquisitions and divestitures. This role will also involve advising private equity portfolio companies on a range of day-to-day compensation and benefits matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise private equity sponsors on executive compensation and employee benefits matters arising in acquisitions and divestitures.
• Advise private equity portfolio companies on ongoing compensation and benefits matters.
• Counsel clients regarding profits interests and other LLC incentive awards.
• Advise on management holding company structures and related compensation arrangements.
• Handle rollover equity matters in connection with private equity transactions.
• Draft and negotiate employment, severance, and other executive compensation agreements.
• Advise on executive compensation matters arising in mergers and acquisitions involving privately held companies.
• Analyze and advise clients regarding Internal Revenue Code Sections 280G and 409A.
• Collaborate with corporate, tax, and other transactional attorneys on sophisticated private equity matters.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical, business-oriented advice to clients.
• Draft, review, and negotiate compensation and benefits-related agreements and documents.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience.
• Substantial experience representing private equity sponsors in acquisitions and divestitures.
• Experience advising private equity portfolio companies on day-to-day matters.
• Experience with:
  • Profits interests and other LLC incentive awards
  • Management holding company vehicles
  • Rollover equity
  • Employment and severance arrangements
  • Mergers and acquisitions involving privately held companies
  • Internal Revenue Code Sections 280G and 409A
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Superior legal research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sophisticated matters effectively.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction, or eligibility for admission, required.

Compensation

The anticipated salary for this position is $365,000+ annually, with the final compensation determined based on geographic location, applicable experience, skill set, and other relevant factors.

Application Requirements

Candidates should be prepared to submit a resume and customary application materials.