Compensation & Benefits Attorney: 3rd-6th year

Cooley LLP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health savings account

Generous vacation time

Paid holidays

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

A law firm is seeking an Associate for its Compensation and Benefits practice group in Palo Alto. The role involves working on equity and executive compensation, drafting employment agreements, and managing various compliance issues such as IRC Sections 280G and 409A. Candidates should have 3-6 years of related experience, excellent academic credentials, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $260,000-$390,000 and various comprehensive benefits including health insurance and generous vacation days.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience with compensation and benefits.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Superior writing, oral communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on equity and executive compensation.
• Handle proxy disclosures.
• Draft employment and severance agreements.
• Manage IRC Sections 280G and 409A.
• Support mergers & acquisitions.
• Assist with IPOs.

Skills

Compensation and benefits expertise

Excellent academic credentials

Superior communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

The Compensation and Benefits practice group is seeking an Associate to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Equity and executive compensation
• Proxy disclosures
• Employment and severance agreements
• IRC Sections 280G and 409A
• Mergers & acquisitions
• IPOs

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience with compensation and benefits
• Excellent academic credentials
• Superior writing, oral communication, and analytical skills

Compensation and Benefits

Expected annual pay range: $260,000-$390,000 (dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate).

We offer a full range of elective benefits including:

• Medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision
• Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage
• Backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short-term medical benefits
• Accruing vacation time: four weeks per year
• Sick time: two weeks per year
• 10 paid holidays each year
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits

New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity, EOE.