Associate - Executive Comp & Benefits (Jr or Sr-Level)

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Washington; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting presents an Associate position in Executive Compensation & Benefits in Washington, with junior (2–4 years) and senior (5+ years) tracks. The role focuses on transactional exec compensation matters and cross-office collaboration with top-tier teams.

The opportunity is with a Chambers-ranked firm, offering mentorship, exposure to marquee deals, and a platform supporting career growth across tech, private equity, life sciences, and financial services.

Qualifications

• Junior Role: 2–4 years of experience with exec comp and benefits, ideally in a law firm setting
• Senior Role: 5+ years of exec comp and benefits experience, including deal-side advisory, public company disclosure, and company representation

Responsibilities

• Advise on executive compensation and employee benefits issues with a strong focus on transactional matters
• Work cross-office with corporate, tax, and employment teams; negotiate equity incentive plans, severance arrangements, and change-in-control agreements

Job description

Associate - Executive Comp & Benefits (Jr or Sr-Level)

Washington, United States | Posted on 07/24/2026

Executive Compensation Associate – Junior & Senior Roles | AmLaw 100

Offices: New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, LA/Century City/Orange County, San Diego

Our top-tier AmLaw 100 client is hiring 2 associates, a junior-level (2-4 years) and a senior-level (5+ years) for its nationally recognized Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits practice. With offices across major U.S. markets, this team advises on complex compensation and benefits matters at the highest level, often in the context of marquee M&A and capital markets transactions.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to join a Chambers-ranked team with deep bench strength in executive compensation and a track record of advising on high-profile deals. The firm is investing in top talent across levels to meet demand driven by sophisticated clients and transactional volume.

The Role

You’ll advise on a wide spectrum of executive compensation and employee benefits issues, with a strong focus on transactional matters. Topics range from Section 280G, 409A, and securities disclosure requirements to negotiating equity incentive plans, severance arrangements, and change-in-control agreements. You’ll work cross-office with top-tier corporate, tax, and employment teams.

Who You Are

Junior Role : 2–4 years of experience with exec comp and benefits, ideally in a law firm setting

Senior Role : 5+ years of exec comp and benefits experience, including deal-side advisory, public company disclosure, and company representation

Strong academic credentials and an interest in high-impact, deal-driven work

Comfortable managing complexity and engaging directly with clients and internal teams

Why This Practice

The firm’s platform offers scale, mentorship, and market access few can match. You'll join a team regularly tapped for headline transactions and build experience across industries, including tech, private equity, life sciences, and financial services. The practice also supports sustained career growth, with partners who prioritize development, and the bench strength to support both early and later-stage associates.

Let’s Talk

If you're ready to take the next step in your executive compensation career, let’s connect in confidence.