ERISA/Executive Compensation – Mid/Senior Associate

Goodwin Procter LLP; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Procter LLP in Santa Monica seeks a mid-level to senior associate (4–7 years) to join its ERISA and Executive Compensation practice. The candidate will handle components of transactions independently, collaborate on team efforts, and bring experience with equity-based arrangements and incentive compensation plans.

Ideal candidates will have outstanding academic credentials, relevant bar admission, and a track record representing public and private companies on tax and securities matters.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years’ experience in ERISA and Executive Compensation.
• Experience representing public and private companies on tax and securities issues in connection with equity-based arrangements and incentive compensation plans.
• Outstanding academic credentials and relevant bar admission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in teams and manage components of transactions independently.
• Represent public and private companies on tax and securities matters related to equity-based compensation.
• Contribute to ERISA and employee benefit plans experience within the practice.

Skills

ERISA

Executive Compensation

Tax Law

Securities Law

Equity-Based Arrangements

Incentive Compensation Plans

Education

Top academic credentials

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.