Executive Compensation / Employee Benefits Associate (2-5 Yrs Exp)

Growing AmLaw 100 Firm - Flexible Hybrid Schedule This Jobot Job is hosted by: Billy Mewton Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $225,000 - $340,000 per year A bit about us: We’re a forward-thinking law firm with hundreds of attorneys advising clients across diverse industries, including technology, life sciences, and financial services. Our approach goes beyond delivering legal solutions—we build lasting partnerships, anticipate challenges, and deliver results with integrity and creativity. Collaboration, respect, and community engagement are at the heart of everything we do. Why join us? Here, you’ll find a collegial environment that values mentorship, professional growth, and inclusivity. We offer competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off. Our culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, supports career development, and gives you the resources to succeed while working alongside talented colleagues on meaningful matters. Job Details We are seeking a mid-level associate to join our Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits practice. This position is suited for an attorney with 2–5 years of experience at a sophisticated law firm who is looking to deepen their work in complex compensation arrangements and transaction-driven advisory matters. The role offers exposure to both standalone executive compensation counseling and the benefits aspects of significant corporate transactions. Responsibilities Draft and negotiate employment agreements, equity incentive arrangements, deferred compensation plans, and severance packages Advise on change-in-control provisions and executive separation matters Support private and public company transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, and other liquidity events Counsel clients on compliance with applicable tax and regulatory frameworks Work closely with corporate, tax, and private equity teams on transaction-related compensation issues Interact directly with company leadership, investors, and senior executives Qualifications 2–5 years of experience at a major law firm Strong background in executive compensation and employee benefits matters Experience representing public and private companies, emerging companies, private equity sponsors, and senior executives Familiarity with Sections 409A, 280G, and 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code Requirements Excellent academic credentials Admission to the New York or New Jersey bar Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced transactional environment Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy