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Jr. Tax Attorney (Benefits and Compensation) - Orange County

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Tax Associate – Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits (Junior-Level)
Locations: Century City | New York, NY | Orange County | San Diego | San Francisco | Silicon Valley | Washington, D.C.

Practice Area: Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits
Experience Level: Minimum 2 Years

Position Summary

Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a junior-level associate to join the Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits practice group within the Tax Department . The role is ideal for attorneys with foundational experience in compensation and benefits matters who are looking to develop within a sophisticated and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise on the design, implementation, and administration of executive compensation and employee benefit plans.

  • Assist with equity compensation , deferred compensation, employment agreements, severance arrangements, and incentive plans.

  • Provide support in the tax and ERISA aspects of M&A , private equity , and capital markets transactions.

  • Draft and negotiate compensation-related documentation in transactional and advisory contexts.

  • Stay current on developments in IRS regulations , Code Sections 409A, 280G, and 162(m) , and relevant securities law and labor considerations.

Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

  • Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction or eligible for admission.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in executive compensation , employment benefits , or related tax law .

  • Familiarity with ERISA , IRC compliance , and benefits issues in corporate transactions is strongly preferred.

  • Excellent drafting, communication, and legal analysis skills.

  • Strong attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a collaborative mindset.

Vacancy posted 10 days ago
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