Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel
Boston, MA
Category Legal
Remote
Job Description
Role Overview

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, with a particular emphasis on representing private equity sponsors in acquisitions and divestitures. This role will also involve advising private equity portfolio companies on a range of day-to-day compensation and benefits matters.

What You Will Do

Advise private equity sponsors on executive compensation and employee benefits matters arising in acquisitions and divestitures. Draft and negotiate employment, severance, and other executive compensation agreements.

Why It Might Be a Fit

5+ years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience. Substantial experience representing private equity sponsors in acquisitions and divestitures. Excellent academic credentials. Superior legal research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience
  • Substantial experience representing private equity sponsors in acquisitions and divestitures
  • Experience advising private equity portfolio companies on day-to-day matters
  • Experience with profits interests and other LLC incentive awards
  • Experience with management holding company vehicles
  • Experience with rollover equity
  • Experience with employment and severance arrangements
  • Experience with mergers and acquisitions involving privately held companies
  • Experience with Internal Revenue Code Sections 280G and 409A
  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction, or eligibility for admission

Benefits

  • Salary: $365,000+ annually
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