Employee Benefits Associate

Herbert Smith FreehillsNew York, NY
$260,000 - $435,000Onsite

About The Position

Our New York office is looking for an Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits associate with at least three years of big law experience. Prior law firm experience in these practice areas is required. Applicants must be admitted to the New York Bar. The Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits group regularly advises public and private companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions, equity and equity-based plans, bonus plans, nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements and other executive compensation arrangements and regularly collaborates with various teams corporate, bankruptcy, employment law, and tax. Additional experience with tax qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans and other employee benefits is a plus but not required.

Requirements

  • At least three years of big law experience.
  • Prior law firm experience in Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits practice areas.
  • Admitted to the New York Bar.

Nice To Haves

  • Additional experience with tax qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans and other employee benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Advise public and private companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions, equity and equity-based plans, bonus plans, nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements and other executive compensation arrangements.
  • Collaborate with various teams including corporate, bankruptcy, employment law, and tax.

Benefits

  • Compensation Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience and salary range is $260,000-435,000.
  • We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions.
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