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New York City, NY, United States

Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate

Attorney

1-12 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm seeks an experienced and highly skilled Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate to join its team in the New York City office. The ideal candidate will bring 2 to 6 years of experience in a similar role, preferably from a large law firm, and possess expertise in executive compensation, employee benefits, and transactional matters. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic team on complex matters, including mergers, acquisitions, public offerings, and executive employment agreements.

Duties:

• Advise clients on executive compensation, employee benefits, and retirement plan matters.
• Work with clients on the design, implementation, and compliance of qualified plans, equity compensation plans, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans.
• Draft and review executive employment agreements, severance agreements, and other related documents.
• Provide counsel on compensation and benefits issues arising in corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, IPOs, and spin-offs.
• Work closely with internal teams to manage complex transactions and offer strategic advice on employee benefit plans and compensation structures.
• Stay updated on the latest legal developments and best practices in the executive compensation and employee benefits field.
• Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and other professionals to develop creative and practical solutions for compensation-related issues.

Requirements:

• 2 to 6 years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefits law, ideally from a large law firm setting.
• Experience in transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, and public offerings.
• Strong background in drafting and reviewing executive employment agreements, retirement plans, and other employee benefits documents.
• Ability to manage complex legal issues and offer practical, strategic advice to clients.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented and collaborative, with the ability to work across different practice groups and offices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Education:

• . (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.

Certifications:

• Admission to the NY Bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in executive compensation and employee benefits law.
• Proficient in corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs.
• Excellent legal writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of tax laws as they pertain to employee benefits and compensation.
• Exceptional client management skills and the ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package (details available upon request).
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative, supportive work environment.
• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented attorney looking to deepen their expertise in executive compensation and employee benefits while working on high-profile, complex transactions with a leading law firm.

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