What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Associate – Executive Compensation position at Faegre Drinker?
Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting an Associate to join the Corporate Practice Group in any of our offices located in the United States.
*Candidates must list the resident office in which they wish to be considered in their cover letter.
We are seeking candidates with 5 to 10 years (depending on relevant experience) of sophisticated work drafting and advising on equity and executive compensation plans and awards, public company governance and securities disclosures involving executive compensation, and other executive compensation issues such as complex transactions, deferred compensation and employment agreements. This position will focus on compliance work supporting ongoing equity and executive compensation matters for public and private companies, with limited involvement in transaction-related matters. Experience with broader employee benefits, tax, corporate and/or securities at a large law firm is preferred. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, a can-do, problem-solving attitude, intrinsic motivation, ability to work collaboratively and strong academic credentials are required.
Faegre Drinker's Corporate Practice Group provides a full range of services to public and private companies, private equity funds and financial institutions. If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online and include your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.
The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $205,000 - $335,000.
Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, and consistent with applicable law, including the location of the resident office. The initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for attorneys, which includes, but is not limited to, productivity and discretionary bonuses; life, health, accident and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.
In alignment with applicable Colorado state law, applications for this role will be accepted through Sunday, January 31.
Please contact Frannie De Simone, Associate Recruiting Manager, at frannie.desimone@faegredrinker.com with any questions.
Salary : $205,000 - $335,000