Senior Tax Executive Compensation, Employment And Benefits Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Tax Executive Compensation, Employment, And Benefits Associate Attorney with at least 5 years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefits. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in company representation, compensation disclosure issues, and a broad array of transactional executive compensation and benefits matters, including the associated tax, securities, and other relevant legal aspects.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice and counsel on executive compensation, employment, and benefits matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate executive compensation agreements, employment contracts, and benefit plans.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on tax, securities, and other relevant laws impacting executive compensation and benefits.
• Assist in the development and implementation of compensation and benefits policies and programs.
• Advise clients on compliance with regulatory requirements related to executive compensation and benefits.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission by waiver.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefits at a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong understanding of tax, securities, and other relevant laws impacting executive compensation and benefits.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission by waiver.

Skills:

• Expertise in executive compensation and employee benefits.
• Proficiency in tax, securities, and other relevant laws.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This large full service international law firm is devoted to providing legal representation of unparalleled quality to their clients and is now one of the world's largest and most successful law firms with nearly 1,000 lawyers. The New York Branchs attorneys have significant client relationships with nearly every investment bank on Wall Street. They offer competitive salaries and have corporate, finance and real estate, tax, environmental, litigation, and international areas of practice. Their work environment embraces the spirit of teamwork and attorneys have a common commitment to quality. Lawyers here are also active participants in local and national organizations committed to enhancing diversity in the legal profession and the business community.