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Executive Compensation & Benefits Senior-Level Associate/Counsel

$390k

Morgan Pinnacle Group

About the job Executive Compensation & Benefits Senior-Level Associate/Counsel


Executive Compensation & Benefits Senior-Level Associate/Counsel

Full-Time | New York, NY Hybrid

Compensation: $390,000 - $455,000

In addition, associates are eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

About This Role

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a senior-level attorney (class years 2016-2020 or Counsel equivalent) with deep experience in executive compensation and benefits from a major law firm.

You should be comfortable leading the executive compensation workstream in complex corporate transactions and have a track record of advising boards, companies, and executives on high-stakes compensation matters.

Experience with public company disclosure, compensation committee counseling, or cross-border equity arrangements is a plus.

What You'll Do
  • Support M&A, private equity, spin-offs, IPOs, and restructuring matters on executive compensation and benefits issues.
  • Take ownership of diligence reviews, identifying liabilities and deal risks related to benefit plans and executive arrangements.
  • Work closely with corporate, tax, and governance teams to draft and negotiate transaction agreement provisions related to employee benefits and executive compensation.
  • Advise on equity award treatment in transactions, including:
    • Cash-out
    • Assumption
    • Conversion
    • Acceleration
    • Retention packages
  • Lead the structuring and documentation of:
    • Executive employment agreements
    • Severance arrangements
    • Equity incentive plans
  • Analyze and solve complex tax issues related to:
    • Section 409A
    • Section 280G
    • Section 162(m)
Qualifications
  • 4-8 years of experience
  • Experience as a practicing attorney in a major law firm's Executive Compensation & Benefits group
Work Arrangement

Hybrid position. Attorneys are expected to be in the office Monday through Thursday, with eligibility to work remotely for specified periods during the year.

Location

New York, NY

Additional Information
  • Full-time position
  • Visa sponsorship not available
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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