Senior Tax Executive Compensation, Employment And Benefits Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Tax Executive Compensation, Employment, And Benefits Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate with a strong understanding of tax, securities, and relevant laws will possess extensive expertise in executive compensation, employee benefits, company representation, and transactional matters.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and strategic advice on matters of executive compensation and employee benefits.
• Assist in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing executive compensation agreements, equity incentive plans, and other related documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on tax implications, securities regulations, and other relevant laws affecting executive compensation and benefits.
• Advise clients on compliance with regulatory requirements, including SEC disclosures and IRS rules.
• Represent clients in negotiations, administrative proceedings, and executive compensation and benefits litigation.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefits.
• Proficiency in company representation and compensation disclosure issues.
• Comprehensive understanding of transactional executive compensation and benefits matters.
• Strong knowledge of tax, securities, and other relevant executive compensation laws.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar (active and in good standing).

Certifications:

• Certification in Tax Law (preferred).

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Negotiation and mediation.
• Compliance and regulatory expertise.
• Litigation and advocacy skills.
• 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.