Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with 2-4 years of experience to join its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice in New York City, NY. The practice serves a diverse range of corporate and non-profit clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in executive compensation, qualified plans, and transactional matters.

Duties

• Assist clients in managing retirement and benefit plans, including stock options and deferred compensation.
• Handle benefits aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence and post-deal integration.
• Advise on employment and consulting agreements.
• Provide guidance on severance packages and releases.

Requirements

• Experience with executive compensation and qualified plans.
• Transactional experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Bar admission in the resident or affiliated office location.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong communication skills across various platforms.
• Professionalism and responsiveness.

Benefits

• Health benefits, life insurance, and disability income protection.
• Paid parental leave and retirement savings plans.
• College coaching and child and elder care offerings.
• Hybrid work policy.

Ranked as one of the Best Law Firm for Firm Culture and for Associate/Partner Relations, associates regard this firm as having a good work/life balance with down to earth and respectful people. Associates have great opportunities to work on complex matters in a friendly atmosphere with good long-term prospects. Additionally, the attorneys take seriously their professional and moral duty to assist the underrepresented. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.