Employee Benefits Associate at Herbert Smith Freehills

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Aug, 26

Salary

435000.0

Posted On

10 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits, Mergers And Acquisitions, Equity Plans, Bonus Plans, Nonqualified Deferred Compensation, Tax Qualified Retirement Plans, Health And Welfare Plans, Legal Advising, Corporate Law

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Job Overview Our New York office is looking for an Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits associate with at least three years of big law experience. Prior law firm experience in these practice areas is required. Applicants must be admitted to the New York Bar. The Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits group regularly advises public and private companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions, equity and equity-based plans, bonus plans, nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements and other executive compensation arrangements and regularly collaborates with various teams corporate, bankruptcy, employment law, and tax. Additional experience with tax qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans and other employee benefits is a plus but not required. Compensation Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience and salary range is $260,000-435,000. About Us: At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too. A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centers and major growth hubs. We’re recognized leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions. We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalization play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with an open mind and curiosity. We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an equal opportunity employer. The firm is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Responsibilities

The associate will advise public and private companies on executive compensation, equity-based plans, and mergers and acquisitions. They will collaborate with corporate, bankruptcy, employment law, and tax teams to deliver legal services.