Associate - Tax, Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits (Junior)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate in Menlo Park, CA, with a focus on Tax, Executive Compensation, Employment, and Benefits. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in benefits and compensation, contributing to a dynamic team addressing complex legal issues in corporate transactions and employee benefits.

Duties

• Advise clients on compensation arrangements in mergers and acquisitions.
• Handle multi-jurisdictional employment and employee benefits matters.
• Optimize plan design considering tax and securities law.
• Collaborate with global colleagues on tax, labor, and corporate governance issues.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in benefits and compensation.
• Strong understanding of legal and market practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a global team environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of California.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in handling complex legal transactions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and care.
• Financial planning and savings support.

This very prestigious Los Angeles firm has offices throughout the U.S. and the world. Their mega-power clients include top national and international corporations. The firm has a unique culture and produces very self-confident, easy-going, polished attorneys. This firm has a lot of power in Los Angeles and embraces attorneys from a variety of backgrounds in a very encouraging way. Additionally, the compensation at this firm is truly first-rate. New attorneys are encouraged to partake in the mentoring program and training opportunities. The firm has a very good management structure which appears to make partnership and advancement decisions for its associates in a very even-handed and fair manner.