Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney position at a leading Am Law firm, with 3+ years of applicable corporate or executive compensation experience, advising on employee benefits and executive compensation matters in complex transactions.

Requirements

• Advise on employee benefits and executive compensation matters in complex transactions
• Support private equity, M&A, and other strategic corporate transactions
• Draft and negotiate equity plans, award agreements, executive employment agreements, and retention packages
• Counsel clients on retirement plans, welfare plans, and incentive compensation arrangements
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to ERISA, tax, securities, and executive compensation issues
• Assist with transaction diligence, structuring, and closing support
• Advise on employee benefits and compensation issues in change-of-control and sponsor-backed transactions
• Work collaboratively with corporate, tax, labor, and private equity teams
• Participate directly in client calls, negotiations, and strategic planning discussions
• Stay current on legal developments affecting benefits, compensation, and transactional structures

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement