Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney is sought to join a leading Am Law firm’s nationally recognized Tax/Corporate practice. The ideal candidate will have strong experience advising on equity plans, executive compensation arrangements, retention and incentive packages, retirement and welfare plans, and employee benefits issues arising in mergers and acquisitions.

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

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off
• 401k matching
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities