Senior Tax Executive Compensation, Employment And Benefits Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior Tax Executive Compensation, Employment, and Benefits Associate Attorney to join their team in Menlo Park, CA. The ideal candidate will possess substantial expertise in executive compensation, employee benefits, and related tax and securities laws. They will provide counsel on a wide range of transactional matters and represent companies on compensation disclosure issues.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and strategic advice on executive compensation and employee benefits.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to tax implications, securities laws, and other relevant compensation and benefits regulations.
• Draft and review agreements, plans, and policies about executive compensation, employment, and benefits.
• Advise clients on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including ERISA, IRC, and SEC rules.
• Assist in negotiating and structuring compensation arrangements in corporate transactions and mergers/acquisitions.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and other dispute resolution proceedings related to executive compensation and benefits.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law, focusing on executive compensation and employee benefits.
• Strong understanding of tax laws, securities regulations, and other relevant legal frameworks.
• Experience advising corporate clients on compensation disclosure issues.
• Proven track record of handling transactional matters related to executive compensation and benefits.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar or eligibility for admission via waiver.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar or eligibility for admission via waiver.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Client counseling and communication.
• Negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

This very prestigious Los Angeles firm has offices throughout the U.S. and the world. Their mega-power clients include top national and international corporations. The firm has a unique culture and produces very self-confident, easy-going, polished attorneys. This firm has a lot of power in Los Angeles and embraces attorneys from a variety of backgrounds in a very encouraging way. Additionally, the compensation at this firm is truly first-rate. New attorneys are encouraged to partake in the mentoring program and training opportunities. The firm has a very good management structure which appears to make partnership and advancement decisions for its associates in a very even-handed and fair manner.