Junior Tax Executive Compensation, Employment, and Benefits Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City is seeking a Junior Tax Executive Compensation, Employment, and Benefits Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in benefits and compensation matters, with a strong foundation in tax law related to executive compensation, employment, and employee benefits. This role requires a proactive individual with Bar admission who can contribute effectively to client matters and collaborate within a team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on executive compensation plans, including equity-based compensation, deferred compensation, and other incentive programs.
• Draft and review employment agreements, severance agreements, and equity compensation plans.
• Counsel clients on compliance with federal and state tax laws, ERISA, and other regulatory requirements related to employee benefits and executive compensation.
• Assist in the negotiation and drafting of executive compensation provisions in M&A transactions and other corporate transactions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex tax issues pertaining to employee benefits and executive compensation.
• Provide support in IRS audits, corrections under employee benefit plans, and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with other practice groups within the firm on employment-related litigation, including wage and hour disputes and employment discrimination matters.
• Stay updated on legal developments and industry trends related to executive compensation, employment law, and employee benefits.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission by waiver.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience focusing on executive compensation, employment law, and employee benefits.
• Solid understanding of federal and state tax laws, ERISA, and regulations governing employee benefits.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legal documents and statutes.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple client matters simultaneously.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience advising clients in the financial services industry or technology sector.
• Background in negotiating and drafting executive compensation arrangements in corporate transactions.
• Familiarity with international executive compensation and benefits issues.

Benefits:

The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

This large full service international law firm is devoted to providing legal representation of unparalleled quality to their clients and is now one of the world's largest and most successful law firms with nearly 1,000 lawyers. The New York Branchs attorneys have significant client relationships with nearly every investment bank on Wall Street. They offer competitive salaries and have corporate, finance and real estate, tax, environmental, litigation, and international areas of practice. Their work environment embraces the spirit of teamwork and attorneys have a common commitment to quality. Lawyers here are also active participants in local and national organizations committed to enhancing diversity in the legal profession and the business community.