Compensation and Benefits Attorney: Private Equity

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Life insurance

Long-term care

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Vacation time

Sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Boston, MA seeks a Compensation and Benefits Attorney with 5+ years of experience to advise private equity sponsors on executive compensation and employee benefits during acquisitions, divestitures, and portfolio company management.

Ideal candidate has strong PE transactional background, excellent academics, and superb writing, oral communication, and analytical skills. JD required; MA Bar admission required; experience with 280G/409A is valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong background in private equity transactions.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Superior writing, oral communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on executive compensation and employee benefits for private equity sponsors.
• Handle acquisitions and divestitures, including profits interests and LLC incentive awards.
• Manage rollover equity, employment, and severance arrangements.
• Work on mergers and acquisitions involving privately held companies.
• Ensure compliance with IRC Sections 280G and 409A.

Skills

Executive compensation

Employee benefits

Private equity transactions

Analytical skills

Excellent writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission MA

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Compensation and Benefits Attorney with over five years of experience to join their team in Boston, MA. The role focuses on advising private equity sponsors on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including acquisitions, divestitures, and portfolio company management.

Duties

• Advise on executive compensation and employee benefits for private equity sponsors.
• Handle acquisitions and divestitures, including profits interests and LLC incentive awards.
• Manage rollover equity, employment, and severance arrangements.
• Work on mergers and acquisitions involving privately held companies.
• Ensure compliance with IRC Sections 280G and 409A.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong background in private equity transactions.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Superior writing, oral communication, and analytical skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Bar admission in the state of Massachusetts.

Skills

• Proficiency in handling complex legal transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Long-term care and backup care benefits.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time annually.
• 10 paid holidays each year.