ERISA + Executive Comp Mid -Level Associate
About The Position
Our AmLaw 100 client is adding a mid to senior level associate to its ERISA and Executive Compensation practice within the Business Law Department. This is a core role supporting public and private companies on sophisticated compensation and benefits matters tied to transactions, growth, and governance. The practice is nationally integrated, busy, and well established within the firm’s broader corporate platform. You will advise companies on executive compensation and employee benefits issues that arise in mergers and acquisitions, financings, IPOs, and ongoing corporate operations. The work is technical, deal driven, and closely coordinated with leading corporate, tax, and securities lawyers across offices.
Requirements
- 4 to 6 years of relevant law firm experience
- Background in executive compensation and equity based arrangements is required
- Experience advising public and private companies in transactional settings
- Strong drafting skills and comfort working directly with partners and clients
- Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction preferred
Nice To Haves
- ERISA and employee benefits experience is helpful but not mandatory
Responsibilities
- Advising on equity and incentive compensation arrangements
- Counseling on tax and securities law issues related to executive pay
- Supporting transactional matters involving compensation and benefits
- Handling ERISA and employee benefit plan matters, as experience allows
- Managing discrete workstreams with increasing independence
Benefits
- Highly regarded ERISA and Executive Compensation platform within an AmLaw 100 firm
- Steady flow of high end transactional work across industries
- Direct exposure to sophisticated clients and complex matters
- Clear runway for skill development and responsibility
- National practice with real cross office collaboration, not siloed staffing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
