Compensation and Benefits Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Compensation and Benefits Associate with two to four years of experience to join their team in any US office. The role involves advising on compensation and benefits aspects of corporate transactions and providing counsel to emerging growth companies.

Duties

• Advise on compensation and benefits in complex corporate transactions.
• Counsel emerging growth companies on day-to-day compensation matters.
• Collaborate with growth-stage technology and life sciences companies and investors.
• Provide guidance on qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience at a peer law firm.
• Exceptional academic credentials.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Membership to the State Bar of the office location is required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent communication and logical reasoning skills.
• Strong research and organizational abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

This preeminent California firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. The Sacto office has strong litigation, IP, government, securities, finance, and antitrust practices. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable hour levels above 1,950.