Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate (3-6yrs) - D.C.

Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate

Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate with 3–6 years of post-JD experience to join its sophisticated Tax practice in Washington, DC, Boston, or New York.

The ideal candidate will have experience advising public and private companies on executive compensation, equity incentives, employee benefits, and related tax matters in connection with corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on executive compensation and equity incentive arrangements in M&A, spin-offs, and other corporate transactions.
• Design and draft equity incentive plans and award agreements.
• Draft and advise on executive employment, severance, and change-in-control agreements.
• Counsel clients regarding Sections 83, 421–424, 409A, 280G, and 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Advise on qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, welfare plans, and related compliance matters.
• Collaborate with corporate, tax, and securities attorneys and communicate directly with clients.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of post-JD experience in executive compensation and/or employee benefits.
• Experience with executive compensation, equity incentive arrangements, and transactional matters.
• Knowledge of relevant Internal Revenue Code provisions and employee benefits regulations.
• Experience advising on retirement plans, welfare plans, and related compliance matters is a plus.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission and membership in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an exceptionally collaborative environment.