Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate

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Dallas, TX

Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate

Attorney

1-7 yrs required

No

Job Overview

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate to join its practice in Dallas. The ideal candidate will bring 2–4 years of relevant experience, ideally from a large firm environment, and demonstrate expertise in qualified plans, executive compensation agreements, equity arrangements, and benefits-related issues in complex transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, IPOs, and spin-offs. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and nationally respected tax and benefits practice.

Location

• Dallas, TX

Duties

• Advise clients on a range of executive compensation and employee benefits matters

• Draft and review executive employment agreements, severance arrangements, and equity plans

• Address benefit-related issues arising in mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, carve-outs, and other transactions

• Provide support for compliance with ERISA and Internal Revenue Code provisions

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across practice areas

• Analyze qualified retirement plans and welfare benefit plans

• Stay current with regulatory developments and emerging trends in executive compensation

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefits

• Previous work in a large law firm setting preferred

• Experience with benefits issues in transactional contexts such as M&A and IPOs

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex, time-sensitive matters

• Ability to collaborate effectively across offices and practice areas

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Strong academic background

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction (New York or Texas) or eligibility to obtain such license

Skills

• Knowledge of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related employment and tax laws

• Excellent legal research, writing, and drafting abilities

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Demonstrated commitment to client service and ethical practice

Benefits

• Collaborative and nationally integrated practice group

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex matters in a supportive environment

• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion