Mid/Senior Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Mid/Senior Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm in Boston, MA is seeking a mid-level or senior associate attorney with 4+ years of experience to join their Executive Compensation and ERISA practice. The ideal candidate will have a background in advising public and private companies on tax and securities law issues related to equity-based compensation plans and other incentive arrangements. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex transactions, work in collaborative teams, and manage parts of transactions independently.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on tax and securities law matters regarding equity-based compensation and incentive plans
• Represent public and private companies in various executive compensation matters
• Manage components of transactional work independently or in collaboration with a legal team
• Collaborate with clients and team members to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Stay informed on relevant changes in executive compensation and employee benefits law
• Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documentation related to compensation plans

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in executive compensation, ERISA, or related areas
• Experience representing public and private companies on tax and securities law matters
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team on complex legal transactions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in relevant jurisdiction, with a preference for Massachusetts

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, drafting, and analytical skills
• Strong client management and communication abilities
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory issues
• Knowledge of employee benefits or general employment law (a plus)

Job Location:

• Boston, MA

One of the nation's leading law firms, it has a team of 650 attorneys that serves clients in the area of corporate, financial services, intellectual property, litigation, private equity, products liability, mass torts, real estate, REITs, and real estate capital markets. A hard-driving, entrepreneurial, and dynamic group, it seeks to hire individuals who possess the intellect, personality, imagination, and motivation to accept responsibility for the legal affairs of the firm's clients, and treat them as their own. The cornerstones of this firm are world-class training and professional development, its commitment to diversity, a robust pro bono initiative, and contacts. An Equal Opportunity Employer, its hiring policy has been, and will continue to be, nondiscriminatory.