Executive Compensation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm in Rochester, NY, is seeking a skilled Executive Compensation Attorney with 1-5 years of experience to join its team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in executive compensation practices, including equity plans, executive employment agreements, and related regulatory frameworks. The role requires strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and a dedication to client service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on executive compensation structures, including equity plans for private and public companies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate executive employment agreements and related documentation.
• Guide executive compensation provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (Sections 83, 162(m), 280G, and 409A).
• Support clients through mergers, acquisitions, public offerings, and other significant corporate transactions.
• Prepare and review proxy statements and other regulatory filings related to executive compensation.
• Conduct legal research and stay current with tax, employee benefits, and executive compensation laws developments.
• Collaborate with clients to design and implement executive compensation plans that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to clients and colleagues.

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of experience in executive compensation law or related areas such as tax, employee benefits, or corporate law.
• Experience with equity plans, executive employment agreements, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of the Internal Revenue Code provisions related to executive compensation (Sections 83, 162(m), 280G, 409A).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven enthusiasm for client service and a proactive approach to legal practice.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission.

Certifications:

• None required, but executive compensation or related areas certification is a plus.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents.
• In-depth knowledge of executive compensation laws and regulations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

This New York State firm offers business customers expertice in all major practice areas. Its clients include a distinguished list of banks, real estate, biotech, pharmaceutical and other companies. Despite the high quality of the work product, the work environment is relaxed and deliliberately collegial. Attorneys often work on each others' cases to help solve problems expeditiously and with as much intellectual input as possible. Pay scales are competitive for the region.