Employee Benefits & Executive Comp Staff Attorney

Sidley Austin LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Staff Attorney for its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation team. The candidate will support day-to-day equity administration for private equity fund portfolio companies, draft board resolutions, and manage equity awards and capitalization tables.

Required is at least two years of corporate representation experience. Familiarity with employment law is beneficial but not required; compensation ranges by market with bonus eligibility and

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in corporate representation.
• Experience supporting equity administration for fund portfolio companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day equity administration for private equity fund portfolio companies.
• Draft board resolutions and prepare equity grant documents.
• Track execution and administration of all equity awards and manage capitalization tables.
• Assist with negotiating and drafting executive employment and separation agreements.

Skills

Two years corporate experience

Job description

Overview

• Supports partners and associates with day-to-day equity administration for private equity fund portfolio companies.
• Responsibilities include drafting board resolutions, preparing equity grant documents, tracking execution and administration of all equity awards, and managing capitalization tables, working closely with client contacts.
• Assists partners and associates with the preparation, negotiation, and drafting of executive employment agreements and separation agreements.
• Familiarity with basic employment law is beneficial, but not required.

Posting details

The Washington, DC office of Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its preeminent Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation team. The candidate should have at least two years of experience in corporate representation with a strong track record of success in their education and past work experience. The candidate would assist partners and associates in managing the day to day equity administration for a private equity fund’s portfolio companies. The candidate would work closely with client contacts, and would be responsible for drafting board resolutions, preparing equity grant documents, tracking execution and administration of all equity awards and managing the capitalization table. The candidate would also assist partners and associates with the preparation, negotiation, and drafting of executive employment agreements and separation agreements drafting. A familiarity with basic employment law is a benefit, but not requiredSalaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. The target salary range for this role is below. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found here. Target Salary Range: In Washington, DC, the estimated target salary range for this role is $180,000 - $200,000. Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.