Associate - Executive Compensation & Benefits

About the role

This position provides the opportunity to advise a sophisticated and diverse client base-including public and private companies, emerging growth companies, executives, boards of directors, and compensation committees-on complex executive compensation and benefits matters. Associates in the practice work closely with colleagues across offices and disciplines, including corporate deal teams, and are entrusted with meaningful responsibility early in their careers. Associates benefit from mentorship, hands‑on experience, and the opportunity to develop deep expertise in compensation structuring and strategic advisory. The ideal candidate will have experience advising on a broad range of executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including: Mergers and acquisitions, including Section 280G analysis Financings and initial public offerings Executive hires, terminations, and exit arrangements Equity and incentive compensation plans and award agreements Nonqualified deferred compensation (Section 409A) ERISA and group benefits compliance Public company reporting and disclosure obligations Responsibilities include: Collaborating with attorneys across offices to deliver exceptional client service in a fast‑paced environment Communicating clearly and effectively-both orally and in writing-on highly sophisticated and complex matters Demonstrating sound judgment, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines Conducting legal research and analysis on executive compensation and benefits issues