Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm is seeking an Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate with 2-6 years of experience in executive compensation within a law firm environment or a similar setting. The ideal candidate will also have experience in transactional matters. This position offers competitive compensation and presents an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and high-performing team.

Location:

• Dallas, TX

Duties:

• Provide legal advice and support related to executive compensation and employee benefits matters.
• Assist with transactional work related to mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate compensation and benefits agreements.
• Advise clients on structuring executive compensation packages to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Research and analyze relevant regulations, case law, and industry trends related to executive compensation.
• Collaborate with other legal teams and business units to develop solutions for complex compensation issues.
• Represent clients in negotiations and interactions with regulatory bodies as needed.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefits, preferably within a law firm.
• Experience in handling transactional matters is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations, including tax laws and securities laws, affecting executive compensation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction (e.g., Texas or New York).

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent writing and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and provide strategic legal advice.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and providing collaborative solutions.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request).

The Texas law practice was launched twenty-six years ago. Over one-hundred practiced attorneys make up their law office. They represent a wide range of domestic and international clients. Areas of concentration are business transactions and litigation law. There are two prominent practice groups namely corporate-finance securities, and restructuring-reorganization. Antitrust, appellate, class action; multi-district litigation, and employment-labor; OSHA are a number of their practice areas. Attorneys were repeatedly named in leading industry publications for their legal expertise.