Compensation and Benefits Attorney: Private Equity

BCG Attorney Search; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Life insurance & AD&D

Long-term care & backup care

Parental leave & fertility benefits

Vacation & sick time

10 paid holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Diego, CA seeks a Compensation and Benefits Attorney with 5+ years of experience to advise private equity sponsors on executive compensation and employee benefits, including acquisitions and portfolio company management.

Duties include structuring executive compensation and benefits, handling mergers and acquisitions, and managing equity arrangements; strong writing and analytical skills required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience with IRC Sections 280G and 409A.
• 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 employment and severance arrangements, rollover equity, and management holdco vehicles.
• Work on mergers and acquisitions involving privately held companies.

Skills

Legal analysis

Executive compensation

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a Compensation and Benefits Attorney with over five years of experience to join their team in San Diego, CA. 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 employment and severance arrangements, rollover equity, and management holdco vehicles.
• Work on mergers and acquisitions involving privately held companies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience with IRC Sections 280G and 409A.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Superior writing, oral communication, and analytical skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Bar admission in the state of California.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Long-term care and backup care benefits.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Vacation and sick time accrual.
• 10 paid holidays annually.