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Associate - Executive Comp & Benefits (Jr or Sr-Level)

Advocates Legal Recruiting

Executive Compensation Associate

Executive Compensation Associate Junior & Senior Roles | AmLaw 100 Offices: New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, LA/Century City/Orange County, San Diego

Our top-tier AmLaw 100 client is hiring two associates, a junior-level (2-4 years) and a senior-level (5+ years) for its nationally recognized Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits practice. With offices across major U.S. markets, this team advises on complex compensation and benefits matters at the highest level, often in the context of marquee M&A and capital markets transactions.

The Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to join a Chambers-ranked team with deep bench strength in executive compensation and a track record of advising on high-profile deals. The firm is investing in top talent across levels to meet demand driven by sophisticated clients and transactional volume.

The Role You'll advise on a wide spectrum of executive compensation and employee benefits issues, with a strong focus on transactional matters. Topics range from Section 280G, 409A, and securities disclosure requirements to negotiating equity incentive plans, severance arrangements, and change-in-control agreements. You'll work cross-office with top-tier corporate, tax, and employment teams.

Who You Are Junior Role: 24 years of experience with exec comp and benefits, ideally in a law firm setting Senior Role: 5+ years of exec comp and benefits experience, including deal-side advisory, public company disclosure, and company representation Strong academic credentials and an interest in high-impact, deal-driven work Comfortable managing complexity and engaging directly with clients and internal teams

Why This Practice The firm's platform offers scale, mentorship, and market access few can match. You'll join a team regularly tapped for headline transactions and build experience across industries, including tech, private equity, life sciences, and financial services. The practice also supports sustained career growth, with partners who prioritize development, and the bench strength to support both early and later-stage associates.

Let's Talk If you're ready to take the next step in your executive compensation career, let's connect in confidence.

Advocates Legal Recruiting
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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