Mid/Senior Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Mid/Senior Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A distinguished law firm based in New York City, NY is seeking a mid-level or senior associate attorney with over four years of experience in executive compensation and ERISA-related matters. The role involves working both independently and within teams, providing expert legal services to public and private companies on tax and securities law issues related to equity-based and other incentive compensation plans.

Duties:

• Advise public and private companies on tax and securities law issues related to equity-based and incentive compensation plans.
• Collaborate with teams and manage components of transactions independently.
• Provide counsel on ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation matters.
• Assist clients in complying with complex legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Draft and review legal documents related to executive compensation plans.

Requirements:

• At least 4+ years of experience in executive compensation, ERISA, or employee benefits law.
• Strong background in working on transactions, both independently and as part of a team.
• Expertise in advising on tax and securities law issues related to compensation structures.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in relevant jurisdictions, with New York admission preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in both independent and collaborative settings.

Job Location:

• New York City, NY

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.