Compensation & Benefits Associate

Pay Rate: $218,000.00 - $300,000.00 Annual Base

Summary:

• Join a premier, globally recognized legal team dedicated to navigating the intricate intersection of tax law, ERISA, and corporate strategy.
• Opportunity to work on high-stakes mergers, acquisitions, and private equity deals.

Responsibilities:

• Transactional Excellence: Serve as a key advisor during complex corporate transactions, managing the benefits and compensation aspects of multi-billion dollar deals.
• Strategic Compliance: Navigate the complexities of Section 409A, Section 162(m), and Section 280G, ensuring that executive arrangements are optimized and compliant with evolving tax codes.
• ERISA & Tax Governance: Provide expert guidance on ERISA fiduciary responsibilities and the tax implications of employee benefit plans and equity-based compensation.
• Executive Disclosure: Advise public and private entities on compensation disclosure requirements, helping them maintain transparency and regulatory alignment.
• Incentive Design: Collaboratively draft and refine executive employment agreements, change-in-control protections, and sophisticated equity incentive programs.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of dedicated practice in executive compensation and employee benefits, preferably within a large-firm environment.
• Technical Expertise: A deep understanding of the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA is essential.
• Specialized Knowledge: Proven experience handling the nuances of golden parachute rules (280G) and deferred compensation (409A).
• Academic & Professional Credentials: A JD from a top-tier law school and an active bar license in good standing.

Preferred Skills:

• Top AMLAW 50 preferred.
• Excellent credentials, GPA above 4.0.
• ERISA & TAX experience.
• Academics from a top-tier law school.

Benefits:

• Work alongside industry-leading partners in a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Opportunity for professional growth and intellectual rigor.