Executive Compensation And Employee Benefits Associate

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Associate to join its Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Group in New York City. The ideal candidate will bring 3-4 years of major firm experience structuring complex employment and equity arrangements for a diverse client base.

Duties include structuring employment agreements, equity compensation plans, deferred compensation, and change in control arrangements; negotiating severance and separation packages for senior executives and private equity

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of major firm experience handling executive compensation matters.
• Bar admission in NY or NJ.
• Experience representing private companies, startups, private equity firms, and senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Structure employment agreements, equity compensation plans, deferred compensation, and change in control arrangements.
• Negotiate severance and separation packages for senior executives and private equity clients.
• Support private and public company M&A transactions, IPOs, and other sale and liquidity events.

Skills

Executive compensation

Corporate governance

Transactional law

Mentorship opportunities

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

A law firm seeks an Associate to join its Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Group in New York City. The ideal candidate will bring 3-4 years of major firm experience in structuring complex employment and equity arrangements for a diverse client base.

Duties

• Structure employment agreements, equity compensation plans, deferred compensation, and change in control arrangements.
• Negotiate severance and separation packages for senior executives and private equity clients.
• Support private and public company M&A transactions, IPOs, and other sale and liquidity events.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience at a major law firm handling executive compensation matters.
• Admission to the New York or New Jersey bar is required.
• Experience representing private companies, start-ups, private equity firms, and senior executives.

Education

• Excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in New York or New Jersey.

Skills

• Specific knowledge of Tax Code Sections 409A, 280G, and 83(b) is desirable.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and transactional law.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.

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