Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate

Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm is seeking an Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate with 2-6 years of experience in executive compensation, ideally within a law firm or comparable environment. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex compensation and benefits matters, including transactional work. The position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative, high-performing work environment.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on executive compensation and employee benefits matters.
• Assist with transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.
• Draft, negotiate, and review compensation and benefits agreements.
• Advise clients on structuring executive compensation packages to comply with tax and securities laws.
• Research relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting executive compensation and benefits.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support clients on compensation-related issues.
• Manage multiple client matters, delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of experience in executive compensation and benefits, ideally in a law firm or equivalent.
• Experience with transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions, is preferred.
• Strong understanding of tax laws, securities laws, and other regulations related to executive compensation.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction (e.g., Texas or New York).

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and client-focused environment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request).

This international, mid-sized, and young New York office has attorneys with a wide array of experience in antitrust law and commercial litigation; corporate finance and securities law; employment litigation and labor; project finance and development; real estate and mortgage finance; restructuring, insolvency and reorganization, and transactions based in Latin America. Although they only offer relatively competitive salaries, their team-oriented and informal environment -- where even the most senior partners are associates, mentors, and friends -- is conducive to quality and success.