Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate

A law firm seeks an experienced and highly skilled Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate to join its team in the Dallas office. The ideal candidate will bring 2 to 6 years of experience in a similar role, preferably from a large law firm, and possess expertise in executive compensation, employee benefits, and transactional matters. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic team on complex matters, including mergers, acquisitions, public offerings, and executive employment agreements.

Duties:

• Advise clients on executive compensation, employee benefits, and retirement plan matters.
• Work with clients on the design, implementation, and compliance of qualified plans, equity compensation plans, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans.
• Draft and review executive employment agreements, severance agreements, and other related documents.
• Provide counsel on compensation and benefits issues arising in corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, IPOs, and spin-offs.
• Work closely with internal teams to manage complex transactions and offer strategic advice on employee benefit plans and compensation structures.
• Stay updated on the latest legal developments and best practices in the executive compensation and employee benefits field.
• Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and other professionals to develop creative and practical solutions for compensation-related issues.

Requirements:

• 2 to 6 years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefits law, ideally from a large law firm setting.
• Experience in transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, and public offerings.
• Strong background in drafting and reviewing executive employment agreements, retirement plans, and other employee benefits documents.
• Ability to manage complex legal issues and offer practical, strategic advice to clients.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented and collaborative, with the ability to work across different practice groups and offices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Education:

• J.D. (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.

Certifications:

• Admission to the TX Bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in executive compensation and employee benefits law.
• Proficient in corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs.
• Excellent legal writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of tax laws as they pertain to employee benefits and compensation.
• Exceptional client management skills and the ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package (details available upon request).
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative, supportive work environment.
• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented attorney looking to deepen their expertise in executive compensation and employee benefits while working on high-profile, complex transactions with a leading law firm.

This Texas-headquartered elite firm is appealing for associates interested in energy work. The firm is serious about its career development. Junior associates are assigned a senior associate mentor and formal training at the firm is guaranteed. Associates confirmed the firm has an encouragement aspect and all workers strive to the best job they can do. This firm has gained important recognition in the community for its diversity efforts. Pro bono is popular among the attorneys and most have devoted over 100 years each year to pro bono efforts. Thefirm pays top-of-market compensation.