Workers Compensation Attorney

Compensation & Benefits Associate AttorneyDirect Counsel is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney to join the nationally recognized executive compensation and employee benefits practice of a premier law firm.This is an outstanding opportunity for a 3rd–6th year associate with sophisticated experience in executive compensation, equity arrangements, public company disclosure, and transactional benefits support to work on high-profile matters involving M&A, IPOs, and complex compensation structures.The role offers substantial exposure to deal-driven compensation work, public company counseling, and executive arrangements for leading corporate clients.Position OverviewThe ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience, including strong familiarity with:Equity and executive compensationProxy disclosuresEmployment agreementsSeverance agreementsIRC Sections 280G and 409ACompensation issues in mergers & acquisitionsIPO-related compensation mattersPublic company governance and disclosure supportThis is an excellent opportunity for an associate who enjoys both standalone executive compensation counseling and deal-side compensation support.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise clients on: Executive compensation arrangementsEquity incentive plansEmployment and severance agreementsChange-in-control protectionsDeferred compensation structuresSupport compensation and benefits issues in: M&A transactionsIPOsCapital markets transactionsCorporate restructuringsDraft and review: Equity award agreementsProxy disclosuresEmployment contractsRetention and severance agreementsTransaction bonus and rollover structuresCounsel on compliance with: IRC 280GIRC 409ASEC disclosure requirementsWork closely with M&A, capital markets, tax, and employment teams on integrated mattersAdvise boards, compensation committees, and senior executives on compensation governance issuesQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school3–6 years of compensation & benefits experienceStrong background in: Executive compensationEquity compensationProxy disclosuresM&A and IPO compensation support280G and 409A analysisExcellent academic credentialsSuperior writing, oral communication, and analytical skillsStrong client counseling and drafting abilitiesAdmission in the applicable jurisdiction preferredCompensationBase salary range: $260,000 – $390,000Compensation will vary based on office, class year, experience, and overall fit.Ideal CandidateThe ideal attorney will be:Strong in executive compensation and public company workComfortable with transaction-side benefits supportExperienced with 280G and 409A technical issuesInterested in high-level board and compensation committee mattersCommercially minded and detail-orientedLooking for national platform sophisticationWhy This OpportunityThis is a highly attractive opportunity for a midlevel executive compensation associate seeking sophisticated deal flow, public company counseling, and strong national flexibility across major legal markets. The multi-office platform plus M&A/IPO crossover makes this especially compelling for associates looking to deepen both technical and transactional compensation expertise.