Compensation and Benefits Attorney: Private Equity

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Life insurance

Long-term care

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an experienced Compensation and Benefits Attorney in San Francisco, CA, with 5+ years of legal experience to advise on executive compensation and employee benefits for private equity portfolio companies. The role covers acquisitions, divestitures, and management of rollover equity and severance arrangements.

Requirements include a JD, CA Bar admission, and excellent writing and communication skills.

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 rollover equity, employment, and severance arrangements.
• Work on mergers and acquisitions involving privately held companies.

Skills

Executive compensation

Employee benefits

Private equity

Legal drafting

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 Francisco, 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 rollover equity, employment, and severance arrangements.
• 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.
• 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.