Executive Compensation Senior Associate/Counsel - Raleigh

Senior Associate Or CounselDirect Counsel represents a prestigious AmLaw firm seeking a Senior Associate or Counsel to join its Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Practice.Locations: Charleston, SC | Charlotte, NC | Miami, FL | Nashville, TN | New York, NY | Orange County, CA | Pittsburgh, PA | Raleigh, NC | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WAThis opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 6+ years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience, particularly involving public company matters, M&A transactions, and private equity deals.Responsibilities:Advise public and private company clients on executive compensation and employee benefits mattersDraft and review executive employment, severance, retention, and change-in-control agreementsCounsel clients on equity and non-equity incentive compensation plansHandle employee benefits aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and private equity transactionsAdvise on tax-qualified and nonqualified retirement plansAssist with public company executive compensation disclosures and governance mattersWork directly with clients and manage sophisticated compensation and benefits projectsQualifications:JD from an accredited law schoolActive bar admission and good standing6+ years of executive compensation and employee benefits experienceExperience with public company executive compensation disclosuresExperience supporting M&A and private equity transactionsKnowledge of retirement plans, incentive compensation plans, and executive employment arrangementsStrong drafting, analytical, and communication skillsExcellent academic credentials and commitment to client serviceCompensation & Benefits:Salary: $270,000 – $410,000Performance-based bonus opportunitiesComprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance401(k) retirement planGenerous paid time off and parental leaveProfessional development, CLE, and mentorship opportunitiesHybrid work flexibilityComprehensive benefits package Direct Counsel