Executive Compensation Associate

HireNow Staffing Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Relocation assistance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned Executive Compensation Associate to join one of our client partners. This full-time opportunity targets an attorney with 4–6 years of executive compensation experience who thrives at the intersection of corporate transactions, securities law, tax law, and executive incentive planning.

The successful candidate will advise sophisticated corporate clients on compensation strategies supporting mergers and acquisitions, equity compensation programs,

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• 4–6 years of experience practicing executive compensation law.
• Strong knowledge of IRC sections 409A, 280G, 83, and 421–424.
• Experience advising on mergers, acquisitions, and public company reporting.
• Ability to draft, review, and negotiate executive agreements and equity plans.
• Excellent communication, research, drafting, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise corporate clients on executive compensation matters throughout the business lifecycle.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, financings, and incentive programs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate executive employment agreements and incentive plans.
• Counsel on compensation compliance under tax and securities regulations.
• Guide equity incentive plans and disclosures for public company reporting.
• Collaborate across corporate, tax, securities, benefits, and M&A teams.
• Analyze evolving regulatory developments impacting compensation programs.
• Deliver practical legal counsel while managing multiple matters with attention to detail.

Skills

Executive compensation knowledge

Legal research

Drafting & negotiation

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Executive Compensation Associate

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

Overview

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned Executive Compensation Associate to join one of our valued client partners. This full‑time opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 4–6 years of executive compensation experience who thrives at the intersection of corporate transactions, securities law, tax law, and executive incentive planning.

The successful candidate will advise sophisticated corporate clients on executive compensation strategies supporting mergers and acquisitions, equity compensation programs, public company transactions, executive employment arrangements, securities reporting obligations, and corporate governance initiatives. This position requires a legal professional capable of delivering practical business solutions while navigating highly technical regulatory and tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise corporate clients on executive compensation matters throughout the business lifecycle.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, financings, and other strategic transactions involving executive compensation and employee incentive programs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate executive employment agreements, retention arrangements, change‑in‑control agreements, equity award documents, and incentive compensation plans.
• Counsel clients regarding executive compensation compliance under applicable tax and securities regulations.
• Provide legal guidance involving equity incentive plans, stock options, restricted stock, RSUs, and other long‑term incentive programs.
• Assist clients with executive compensation disclosure requirements for public company reporting.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, tax, securities, benefits, and mergers & acquisitions practice groups.
• Analyze evolving legal and regulatory developments impacting executive compensation programs.
• Deliver responsive legal counsel while managing multiple high‑value client matters with exceptional attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the bar in the jurisdiction where applying.
• 4–6 years of experience practicing executive compensation law.
• Strong working knowledge of Sections 409A, 280G, 83, and 421–424 of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Experience advising on executive compensation matters involving mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience supporting public company reporting and securities law compliance.
• Strong understanding of equity compensation programs and executive incentive arrangements.
• Exceptional legal research, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Must currently reside in one of the approved hiring markets within the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience representing technology, life sciences, or publicly traded companies.
• Experience advising boards of directors and executive leadership teams.
• Extensive work involving equity compensation, IPO readiness, and corporate governance.
• Strong background supporting complex domestic and cross‑border corporate transactions.
• Ability to manage sophisticated client matters with minimal supervision.
• Excellent project management and client relationship skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary legal teams.
• Stable career progression reflecting increasing responsibility and technical expertise.

Package

• Compensation: $310,000–$390,000 annually
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; HSA; FSA; wellness and wellbeing support; 401(k) with employer match; relocation assistance; up to 100 hours of PTO during the first year; seven paid holidays; EAP; wellness coaching program; discretionary performance bonus eligibility.
• Employment Type: Full‑Time
• Work Location: Onsite — Silicon Valley, Seattle, New York, Boston, San Francisco, or Santa Monica
• Applicant Requirements: U.S.-based applicants only. Candidates must currently reside within one of the listed hiring markets.
• Headcount: 1