ERISA/Executive Compensation – Mid/Senior Associate

Goodwin Procter LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Procter LLP is seeking a mid-level to senior associate (4-7 years’ experience) to join its ERISA and Executive Compensation practice in Washington, DC. Candidates should have experience representing public and private companies on equity-based compensation and related tax/securities issues.

Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills are expected, with bar admission preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in ERISA and executive compensation.
• Experience representing public and private companies on equity-based arrangements and incentive plans.
• Bar admission preferred; outstanding academic credentials encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage components of transactions within ERISA and executive compensation practice.
• Collaborate with teams across tax, securities, and employee benefits matters.

Skills

ERISA experience

Executive compensation

Tax law

Securities law

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.