ERISA/Executive Compensation – Mid/Senior Associate

Goodwin Procter LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Procter LLP is seeking a mid-level to senior associate (4-7 years) to join its ERISA and Executive Compensation practice in New York. The role involves collaborating on complex transactions, handling components independently, and advising on tax and securities matters related to equity-based compensation plans.

Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years’ experience in ERISA/Executive Compensation
• Experience representing public and private companies on tax and securities issues related to equity-based compensation
• ERISA and employee benefit plans experience a plus
• Outstanding academic credentials and strong written/verbal communication skills

Skills

ERISA

Executive Compensation

Tax & Securities

Equity-based plans

Employee Benefits

Job description

ERISA/Executive Compensation – Mid/Senior Associate

We are seeking a highly qualified mid-level or senior associate (4-7 years’ experience) to join the ERISA and Executive Compensation practice. Candidates must have general experience both working in teams and in managing some components of transactions independently, along with specific experience representing public and private companies with respect to tax and securities law issues in connection with equity-based arrangements and other types of incentive compensation plans. Additional experience with ERISA and employee benefit plans is a plus.

Candidates applying for associate positions with Goodwin should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Relevant bar admission preferred.

At Goodwin, lawyers and professional staff alike reach across practice areas and geographies to work together in a collaborative, collegial and entrepreneurial atmosphere.