Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel
Wilmington, MD
Category Finance
Remote
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking an Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney to join a leading Am Law firm’s nationally recognized Tax/Corporate practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 3+ years of applicable corporate or executive compensation experience, particularly someone interested in working on sophisticated private equity and M&A-driven compensation and benefits matters.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant corporate, employee benefits, or executive compensation experience
  • Strong interest in executive compensation and employee benefits law
  • Experience with equity compensation, executive retention, and incentive structures
  • Familiarity with benefits and compensation issues in M&A and private equity transactions
  • Am Law 100 experience preferred
  • Excellent research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Sound business judgment and client management ability
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Active bar admission in the state of office location

Benefits

  • $260,000 – $390,000, depending on geographic market, experience, and overall qualifications
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