Job Description
Job DescriptionExecutive Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel is seeking an Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm. This position is open in Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Orange County (Irvine), CA; Portland, OR; Sacramento, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Seattle, WA; Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), CA; Washington, D.C.; or Wheeling, WV.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 4–5 years of experience in executive compensation and benefits to work with innovative, high-growth businesses, technology and life sciences companies, and investors. The practice advises both public companies and emerging businesses on a broad range of compensation and benefits matters, with a focus on strategic transactions and day-to-day counseling.
Responsibilities
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Evaluate and resolve executive compensation and employee benefits issues arising in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and other corporate deals.
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Draft and advise on the design of equity and cash incentive compensation plans.
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Draft and negotiate executive employment agreements.
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Prepare SEC-required compensation and benefits disclosures for securities filings.
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Provide ongoing executive compensation and benefits advice and counseling.
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Work with growth-stage technology and life sciences companies and their investors.
Qualifications
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4–5 years of executive compensation and benefits experience at a peer law firm.
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Experience focused on executive and equity compensation, including in connection with strategic and private equity M&A transactions.
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Experience or interest in advising growth-stage technology and life sciences companies and investors.
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Experience advising on qualified retirement plans, ESOPs, and health and welfare plans is a plus, but not required.
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Strong academic credentials.
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Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong analytical, research, logical reasoning, and organizational abilities.
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Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while taking ownership of significant individual responsibilities.
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Admission to the State Bar of the state in which the candidate expects to be located.
Compensation & Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $310,000–$365,000, depending on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, expertise, and geographic location. Additional compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus based on firm and individual performance.
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; mental well-being programs; family and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability; parental leave; health savings account contributions; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) program; flexible paid time off; and paid holidays.
The firm values collegiality and professional development, offering mentorship, training programs, retreats, academies, and opportunities to work closely with experienced attorneys and client teams.
Equal Opportunity Employer