Executive Compensation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented senior-level executive compensation attorney to join its tax and employee benefits practice in Milwaukee, WI. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience in executive compensation, with expertise in equity compensation and nonqualified benefit plan design. Experience with public company executive compensation disclosure is a plus.

Duties

• Counsel employers and executives on compensation planning and equity incentive arrangements.
• Manage sophisticated compensation plan issues, particularly during mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide legal advice on the design, taxation, compliance, and governance of executive compensation arrangements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Wisconsin State Bar or eligibility for admission by waiver.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in executive compensation.
• Experience with equity compensation and nonqualified benefit plan design.
• Public company executive compensation disclosure expertise is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Wisconsin State Bar or eligibility for admission by waiver.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Strong drafting and reviewing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

A team of more than 180 proactive lawyers and business counselors form the firm that specializes in providing creative counsel to domestic and international clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. With almost five decades of experience in the areas of business law and litigation, trusts and estates, employment, technology and intellectual property, and banking law, among others, it has earned a reputation for helping clients identify and seize growth opportunities and has developed considerable expertise in structuring and facilitating complex transactions. The firm recruits talented attorneys from top law schools across the country whose academic achievements and personal skills mark them as future leaders.