ERISA/Executive Compensation Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Milwaukee, WI

Law Firm

Milwaukee, WI

ERISA/Executive Compensation Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Milwaukee, WI

Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Executive Compensation Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the Executive Compensation Attorney at the law firm include counseling employers and executives on all aspects of compensation planning and equity incentive arrangements. The attorney will work with a diverse clientele that ranges from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, private equity firms, and executives or executive management teams. Key responsibilities involve:

- Managing sophisticated compensation plan issues, particularly those that arise during mergers and acquisitions.
- Providing efficient, creative, and forward-thinking legal advice related to the design, taxation, compliance, governance, implementation, and negotiation of executive compensation arrangements.
- Working independently and collaboratively within the tax and employee benefits practice to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.

Education and Experience Information:
The position requires:

- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Wisconsin State Bar or eligibility for admission by waiver.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in the executive compensation area.
- Experience with equity compensation and nonqualified benefit plan design.
- Benefits-related transactional experience is desired.
- Public company executive compensation disclosure expertise is considered a plus.

Additional requirements include:

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
- Strong drafting and reviewing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for this position.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter for consideration.