Associate Attorney (Executive Compensation & Benefits)

Mosser Legal Search; United States; On-site; USD 211,500 - 258,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the United States is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Executive Compensation & Benefits Practice Group. The ideal candidate should have a JD or LLM from a top-ranked law school and experience at an AmLaw 200 firm. Responsibilities include representing major corporations in complex employee benefits matters and supporting ranked partners. Starting compensation is $235k, with a billable hour expectation of 2,000.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in employee benefits and compensation matters.
• Strong understanding of mergers & acquisitions and tax considerations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Fortune 500 and start-up companies in various verticals.
• Handle complex employee benefits and compensation matters.
• Support a team of highly ranked partners.

Skills

Experience at an AmLaw 200 law firm

Desire to work with Fortune 500 companies

Alignment with a progressive culture

Education

JD or LLM from a top-ranked law school

Job description

Associate Attorney (Executive Compensation & Benefits)

My client, a global AmLaw 100 law firm is seeking a top performer for its Executive Compensation & Benefits Practice Group.

Firm Highlights

• Higher-than-average retention rate (10% above industry average)
• More than half of practitioners recognized by Chambers, Legal 500, or Best Lawyers
• Commitment to civil rights and equal justice

Ideal Candidate

• JD or LLM from a top-ranked law school
• Experience at an AmLaw 200 law firm
• Desire to work with Fortune 500 companies and start‑ups
• Alignment with a progressive culture

Responsibilities

• Represent Fortune 500 and start‑up companies across various verticals
• Work on complex employee benefits and compensation matters including mergers & acquisitions, initial public offerings and financings, spin‑offs, and Section 409 and other tax considerations
• Support a team of highly ranked partners with national presence

Compensation and Hours

Compensation starting at $235k, commensurate with experience.

Billable hours: 2,000 with 300 credited for pro‑bono work.

Job Information

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal