Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits, Associate Attorney at Grammar LLC

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

320000.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits, Tax Law, ERISA, Corporate Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Section 409A, Section 162(m), Section 280G, Equity Incentive Programs, Compensation Disclosure, Legal Drafting, Fiduciary Responsibility, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate Please send resume, cover letter and transcripts with your submission. Please send people with 3-5 years of experience. This is a mid level associate position. AMLAW 50 law firm experience HIGHLY PREFERRED Join a premier, globally recognized legal team dedicated to navigating the intricate intersection of tax law, ERISA, and corporate strategy. We are seeking a high-caliber Associate (3–5 years of experience) to provide sophisticated counsel to our elite client base on their most critical compensation and benefits matters. This is a pivotal role within our transactional practice, offering the opportunity to work on high-stakes mergers, acquisitions, and private equity deals while helping industry leaders design competitive and compliant incentive structures. What You Will Accomplish: Transactional Excellence: Serve as a key advisor during complex corporate transactions, managing the benefits and compensation aspects of multi-billion dollar deals. Strategic Compliance: Navigate the complexities of Section 409A, Section 162(m), and Section 280G, ensuring that executive arrangements are optimized and compliant with evolving tax codes. ERISA & Tax Governance: Provide expert guidance on ERISA fiduciary responsibilities and the tax implications of employee benefit plans and equity-based compensation. Executive Disclosure: Advise public and private entities on compensation disclosure requirements, helping them maintain transparency and regulatory alignment. Incentive Design: Collaboratively draft and refine executive employment agreements, change-in-control protections, and sophisticated equity incentive programs. Your Qualifications: Experience: 3–5 years of dedicated practice in executive compensation and employee benefits, preferably within a large-firm environment. Technical Expertise: A deep understanding of the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA is essential. Specialized Knowledge: Proven experience handling the nuances of golden parachute rules (280G) and deferred compensation (409A). Academic & Professional Credentials: A JD from a top-tier law school and an active bar license in good standing.

Responsibilities

The associate will provide counsel on executive compensation and benefits, specifically managing these aspects during complex corporate transactions and M&A deals. They will also design incentive structures and ensure compliance with tax codes and ERISA regulations.