Workers Compensation Attorney

Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate AttorneyDirect 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.Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DCPosition OverviewThe 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.ResponsibilitiesAdvise 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.Qualifications5+ 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 awardsManagement holding company vehiclesRollover equityEmployment and severance arrangementsMergers and acquisitions involving privately held companiesInternal Revenue Code Sections 280G and 409AExcellent 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.CompensationThe 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 RequirementsCandidates should be prepared to submit a resume and customary application materials.