Compensation and Benefits Attorney: Private Equity

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term care

Backup care

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Vacation time

Sick time

10 paid holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks a Compensation and Benefits Attorney with 5+ years of experience to advise on executive compensation and employee benefits, including for private equity sponsors in acquisitions and divestitures.

The role covers portfolio company matters, incentive awards, severance arrangements, and mergers and acquisitions involving privately held companies; 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 matters.
• Represent private equity sponsors in acquisitions and divestitures.
• Handle portfolio company matters, including incentive awards and equity arrangements.
• Manage employment and severance arrangements.
• Work on mergers and acquisitions involving privately held companies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Compensation and Benefits Attorney with over five years of experience to join their team in Washington, DC. The role involves advising on executive compensation and employee benefits, particularly for private equity sponsors in acquisitions and divestitures.

Duties

• Advise on executive compensation and employee benefits matters.
• Represent private equity sponsors in acquisitions and divestitures.
• Handle portfolio company matters, including incentive awards and equity arrangements.
• Manage 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 relevant jurisdiction.

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.