ECB Associate - Equity Plans, M&A & Global Deals

Baker Botts LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 365,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Botts L.L.P. is seeking an Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate for our New York, Dallas or Houston office. Candidates should have 4–7 years of experience advising on equity plans, executive employment agreements, and compensation and benefits matters arising in M&A, IPO and other transactions.

This high-visibility role offers early ownership of workstreams, exposure to leadership, and the chance to shape a growing national practice while collaborating with partners across offices.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience advising on equity plans and executive compensation.
• Advising on transactions (M&A, IPO) across cross-border matters.
• Strong academics and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate and Tax groups on complex cross-border transactions.
• Provide early ownership of workstreams and access to leadership.
• Collaborate with partners across NY, Dallas, and Houston offices.

Skills

Equity plans

Executive employment agreements

Compensation & benefits

Cross-border transactions

Job description

Baker Botts L.L.P. is seeking an Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate for our New York, Dallas or Houston office. Candidates should have 4–7 years of experience advising on equity plans, executive employment agreements, and compensation and benefits matters arising in M&A, IPO and other transactions.

This high-visibility role offers early ownership of workstreams, exposure to leadership, and the chance to shape a growing national practice while collaborating with partners across offices.