Junior Tax - Executive Compensation, Employment, and Benefits Associate Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles is currently seeking a Junior Tax - Executive Compensation, Employment, and Benefits Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in tax law, with a focus on executive compensation, employment, and benefits. This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional with at least 2 years of experience in benefits and compensation.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice and counsel on executive compensation, employment, and benefits matters.
• Draft and review executive compensation agreements, employment contracts, and benefit plan documents.
• Conduct legal research to ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to address legal issues related to employee benefits.
• Stay abreast of changes in tax laws affecting executive compensation and benefits.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar and in good standing.
• 2+ years of experience in benefits and compensation, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Strong understanding of tax laws related to executive compensation and employee benefits.

Skills:

• Solid legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proactive problem-solving skills.

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.