Junior Tax - Executive Compensation, Employment, and Benefits Associate Attorney

A law firm in Menlo Park is actively seeking a Junior Tax - Executive Compensation, Employment, and Benefits Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing legal counsel on matters related to executive compensation, employment, and benefits, contributing to the firm's comprehensive legal services in these areas.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis on executive compensation, employment, and benefits issues.
• Draft and review employment agreements, executive compensation plans, and benefit-related documents.
• Provide legal advice on tax implications of executive compensation and benefits plans.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to address legal concerns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Assist in negotiations, dispute resolution, and other legal proceedings related to executive compensation and benefits.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 2+ years of experience in benefits and compensation within a legal context.
• Knowledge of tax implications associated with executive compensation and benefits plans.
• Admitted to the State Bar and in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of employment law, executive compensation principles, and benefits regulations.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.

This very prestigious Los Angeles firm has offices throughout the U.S. and the world. Their mega-power clients include top national and international corporations. The firm has a unique culture and produces very self-confident, easy-going, polished attorneys. This firm has a lot of power in Los Angeles and embraces attorneys from a variety of backgrounds in a very encouraging way. Additionally, the compensation at this firm is truly first-rate. New attorneys are encouraged to partake in the mentoring program and training opportunities. The firm has a very good management structure which appears to make partnership and advancement decisions for its associates in a very even-handed and fair manner.