Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking an Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in New York, New York;
Houston, Texas;
Silicon Valley, California; or Washington, D.C.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with significant experience in executive compensation and employee benefits to join a nationally recognized Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits practice. The team advises clients on sophisticated executive compensation, equity incentive, and employee benefits matters, particularly in connection with mergers and acquisitions and other complex corporate transactions.

• Advise clients on executive compensation and employee benefits matters in connection with mergers and acquisitions.
• Design, implement, and advise on a broad range of equity compensation and incentive plans.
• Counsel clients on executive compensation disclosure requirements under applicable securities laws.
• Draft, review, and negotiate executive compensation, equity incentive, and employee benefits documentation.
• Support complex corporate transactions by identifying and addressing compensation and benefits issues.
• Manage multiple transactions and client matters with substantial independence.
• Collaborate closely with corporate attorneys and clients on sophisticated transactional matters.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in a U.S. state bar.
• Significant experience in executive compensation and employee benefits law.
• Extensive experience advising on executive compensation and employee benefits issues in mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience designing and advising on equity compensation and incentive plans.
• Strong knowledge of securities law disclosure requirements relating to executive compensation.
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions with minimal supervision.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Salary: $365,000-$390,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Annual performance and discretionary bonus eligibility
• Relocation assistance, where applicable