Executive Compensation & Benefits ?Associate Attorney

Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate AttorneyDirect Counsel is seeking an Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm. This position is open in Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Orange County (Irvine), CA; Portland, OR; Sacramento, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Seattle, WA; Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), CA; Washington, D.C.; or Wheeling, WV.This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 4–5 years of experience in executive compensation and benefits to work with innovative, high-growth businesses, technology and life sciences companies, and investors. The practice advises both public companies and emerging businesses on a broad range of compensation and benefits matters, with a focus on strategic transactions and day-to-day counseling.ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and resolve executive compensation and employee benefits issues arising in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and other corporate deals.Draft and advise on the design of equity and cash incentive compensation plans.Draft and negotiate executive employment agreements.Prepare SEC-required compensation and benefits disclosures for securities filings.Provide ongoing executive compensation and benefits advice and counseling.Work with growth-stage technology and life sciences companies and their investors.Qualifications4–5 years of executive compensation and benefits experience at a peer law firm.Experience focused on executive and equity compensation, including in connection with strategic and private equity M&A transactions.Experience or interest in advising growth-stage technology and life sciences companies and investors.Experience advising on qualified retirement plans, ESOPs, and health and welfare plans is a plus, but not required.Strong academic credentials.Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.Strong analytical, research, logical reasoning, and organizational abilities.Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while taking ownership of significant individual responsibilities.Admission to the State Bar of the state in which the candidate expects to be located.Compensation & BenefitsThe expected salary range for this position is $310,000–$365,000, depending on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, expertise, and geographic location. Additional compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus based on firm and individual performance.The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; mental well-being programs; family and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability; parental leave; health savings account contributions; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) program; flexible paid time off; and paid holidays.The firm values collegiality and professional development, offering mentorship, training programs, retreats, academies, and opportunities to work closely with experienced attorneys and client teams.Equal Opportunity Employer