ERISA and Executive Compensation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level or senior associate to join their ERISA and Executive Compensation practice in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in managing transaction components and working collaboratively in teams, with expertise in tax and securities law related to equity-based arrangements and incentive compensation plans.

Duties

• Manage components of transactions independently.
• Collaborate effectively within a team setting.
• Represent public and private companies on tax and securities law issues.
• Advise on equity-based arrangements and incentive compensation plans.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience with ERISA and employee benefit plans is advantageous.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Comparable law firm experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant bar admission preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in managing complex legal transactions.
• Effective team collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This international firm covers the full range of corporate law practices, and specializes in niche fields such as transportation, food, and carbon markets; its four offices in the state give the firm a strong presence in California. Attorneys in this firm take an entrepreneurial approach to minimizing risks and maximizing outcomes for leading corporations and investors, and are equally comfortable in the courtroom or the conference room.