Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Title:
Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm based in New York City, NY is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with a focus on executive compensation matters. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, a strong grasp of executive pay structures, and a passion for supporting sophisticated clients on a variety of transactional and advisory compensation matters. This opportunity is offered through a specialized legal recruiting firm representing the hiring law firm.

Duties:

• Advise clients on executive compensation and employee benefit arrangements in connection with mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions

• Draft and review compensation-related documents, including equity plans, incentive agreements, and employment contracts

• Guide on tax (Sections 280G, 409A, etc.) and securities law issues related to executive compensation

• Support due diligence efforts and negotiation of compensation terms in transactional settings

• Collaborate with corporate, tax, and employment attorneys to deliver seamless client service

• Interpret and apply complex regulatory and compliance frameworks to compensation structures

• Conduct research and provide written analysis on evolving compensation-related legal matters

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of dedicated experience in executive compensation, ideally within a large law firm environment

• Familiarity with relevant tax codes and federal securities regulations affecting compensation programs

• Excellent drafting, research, and analytical skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

• Effective communicator with both legal professionals and business clients

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility for admission)

Skills:

• Expertise in executive compensation and employee benefits law

• Strong legal writing and verbal communication abilities

• Sharp attention to detail and critical thinking

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes legal environments

• Team-oriented approach with an ability to work cross-functionally

Job Location:

• New York City, NY

There may be no I in teamwork, but there's an I in this firm, both figuratively and literally. While this firm is decidedly rigid in the academic standards necessary to work here, they also look for individualists. Hoping to learn and profit from diversity, this firm likes people who stand out in a crowd, which makes these offices lively and occasionally competitive. While well known for their corporate practice, it's the litigators pulling the long hours these days, in sometimes cramped but well decorated midtown offices. This firm is known in the community as one of the most desirable places to work, and we couldn't agree more.