Junior or Mid-level/Senior Executive Compensation and Benefits Associate Attorney

A law firm in Austin is seeking a talented Junior or Mid-level/Senior Executive Compensation and Benefits Associate Attorney to join the team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in executive compensation and benefits, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, financings, IPOs, stock compensation plans, ERISA, and public company reporting. They will conduct research, prepare legal documents, interact with clients on transactions, mentor junior associates, and contribute to the legal team.

Duties:

• Work on all aspects of executive compensation and benefits practice.
• Conduct research, draft legal documents, and assist attorneys.
• Communicate with clients on sophisticated transactions.
• Mentor and share skills with junior associates.
• Uphold ethics and conduct codes essential for legal practice.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and JD (Juris Doctor) or foreign equivalent.
• LLM (Master of Laws) accepted in place of a JD degree.
• Bar admission required.
• Excellent academic record.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with public and private employers, including start-ups.
• Knowledge of Section 280G analysis, Section 409A, and ERISA.
• Familiarity with public company reporting and disclosure obligations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Education & Certifications:

• JD (Juris Doctor) or LLM (Master of Laws) degree required.
• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Top 25 Best Law Firm in Southern California boasts attorneys who are highly regarded with forward-thinking approaches, enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines, and their unsurpassed commercial awareness. The firm has an ?emerging issues? program, which allows the firm to pioneer new and novel areas of the law. Associates have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking, high-profile matters for some of the world?s most innovative companies on a day-to-day basis. The firm has had its hand in the growth of global commerce and industry, allowing its associates to obtain truly substantive experience. The firm also require its attorneys to complete a minimum of 25 pro bono hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.