Compensation & Benefits Attorney: 3rd-6th year

Cooley LLP; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance and long-term care coverage

Four weeks vacation per year

Parental leave and fertility benefits

Job summary

A leading law firm in Virginia is seeking an Associate for its Compensation and Benefits practice group. The role involves managing equity and executive compensation, proxy disclosures, and employment agreements. Candidates should have 3-6 years of relevant experience and strong academic credentials. The expected salary range is $260,000-$390,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, flexible spending accounts, and ample vacation time.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience with compensation and benefits.
• Strong academic background in related fields.
• Proficiency in writing, communication, and analytical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Handle equity and executive compensation.
• Manage proxy disclosures and agreements.
• Support M&A and IPO processes.

Skills

Writing skills

Oral communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Excellent academic credentials

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.