What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney - Am Law 100 position at Direct Counsel?
Direct Counsel is seeking an Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney with 5 years of experience to join a leading global law firm and its highly regarded Compensation & Benefits practice.
Locations
Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC
Position Overview
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, with a particular emphasis on representing private equity sponsors in acquisitions and divestitures. This role will also involve advising private equity portfolio companies on a range of day-to-day compensation and benefits matters.
Responsibilities
- Advise private equity sponsors on executive compensation and employee benefits matters arising in acquisitions and divestitures.
- Advise private equity portfolio companies on ongoing compensation and benefits matters.
- Counsel clients regarding profits interests and other LLC incentive awards.
- Advise on management holding company structures and related compensation arrangements.
- Handle rollover equity matters in connection with private equity transactions.
- Draft and negotiate employment, severance, and other executive compensation agreements.
- Advise on executive compensation matters arising in mergers and acquisitions involving privately held companies.
- Analyze and advise clients regarding Internal Revenue Code Sections 280G and 409A.
- Collaborate with corporate, tax, and other transactional attorneys on sophisticated private equity matters.
- Conduct legal research and provide practical, business-oriented advice to clients.
- Draft, review, and negotiate compensation and benefits-related agreements and documents.
Qualifications
- 5 years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience.
- Substantial experience representing private equity sponsors in acquisitions and divestitures.
- Experience advising private equity portfolio companies on day-to-day matters.
- Experience with:
- Profits interests and other LLC incentive awards
- Management holding company vehicles
- Rollover equity
- Employment and severance arrangements
- Mergers and acquisitions involving privately held companies
- Internal Revenue Code Sections 280G and 409A
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Superior legal research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sophisticated matters effectively.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction, or eligibility for admission, required.
Compensation
The anticipated salary for this position is $365,000 annually, with the final compensation determined based on geographic location, applicable experience, skill set, and other relevant factors.
Application Requirements
Candidates should be prepared to submit a resume and customary application materials.
Salary : $365,000