Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job DescriptionEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking an Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in New York, New York; Houston, Texas; Silicon Valley, California; or Washington, D.C.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with significant experience in executive compensation and employee benefits to join a nationally recognized Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits practice. The team advises clients on sophisticated executive compensation, equity incentive, and employee benefits matters, particularly in connection with mergers and acquisitions and other complex corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on executive compensation and employee benefits matters in connection with mergers and acquisitions.

• Design, implement, and advise on a broad range of equity compensation and incentive plans.

• Counsel clients on executive compensation disclosure requirements under applicable securities laws.

• Draft, review, and negotiate executive compensation, equity incentive, and employee benefits documentation.

• Support complex corporate transactions by identifying and addressing compensation and benefits issues.

• Manage multiple transactions and client matters with substantial independence.

• Collaborate closely with corporate attorneys and clients on sophisticated transactional matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in a U.S. state bar.

• Significant experience in executive compensation and employee benefits law.

• Extensive experience advising on executive compensation and employee benefits issues in mergers and acquisitions.

• Experience designing and advising on equity compensation and incentive plans.

• Strong knowledge of securities law disclosure requirements relating to executive compensation.

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions with minimal supervision.

• Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $365,000-$390,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Annual performance and discretionary bonus eligibility

  • Relocation assistance, where applicable