Mid-senior level associate - Executive compensation and benefits

Sterlington, PLLC

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About The Position

Sterlington PLLC is a full service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation and private wealth matters. We focus on the economic and legal aspects of our matters. Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for private capital, family offices, founders and senior executives, as well as their related businesses. First and foremost, we are about gathering best-in-class lawyers to solve complex business issues. This is an opportunity to work with two leading Executive compensation partners, previously with Wachtell and Simpson Thacher respectively. We offer the flexibility to work remotely, with the support of our New York office if needed.

Requirements

• 4-8 years of experience in Executive compensation, ideally at an AM Law 50 firm.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex executive compensation and employee benefits issues in the context of M&A, private equity transactions, IPOs, joint ventures, and restructurings.
• Counsel founders, CEOs, senior executives, and boards on the design, negotiation, and implementation of executive employment agreements, equity incentive plans, deferred compensation arrangements, change-in-control protections, and performance-based pay.
• Provide strategic advice on tax and ERISA compliance issues related to equity compensation and nonqualified deferred compensation programs.

Benefits

• Flexibility to work remotely with support from the New York office if needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees