Executive Compensation Associate

Lateral Link; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lateral Link is partnering with an AmLaw 50 Firm to hire a midlevel to Senior Associate for its ERISA and Executive Compensation practice in Boston. The ideal candidate will bring 4–7 years of experience representing public and private companies on tax and securities issues related to equity-based compensation plans.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, outstanding academic credentials, and a preference for bar admission are required, with ability to work effectively in teams and

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of ERISA and executive compensation experience.
• Experience advising public and private companies on tax and securities issues related to equity-based compensation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; outstanding academic credentials; bar admission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent public and private companies on tax and securities issues related to equity-based compensation.
• Draft and negotiate equity-based compensation plans and related agreements.
• Work effectively in teams and manage transactions independently.
• Familiarity with ERISA and employee benefit plans is a plus.

Skills

ERISA knowledge

Equity compensation

Tax and securities law

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Lateral Link is working with an AmLaw 50 Firm looking for a midlevel to Senior Associate to join their ERISA and Executive Compensation practice, requiring 4-7 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in representing both public and private companies on tax and securities law issues related to equity-based arrangements and incentive compensation plans. They should demonstrate the ability to work effectively within teams, as well as manage transactions independently. Familiarity with ERISA and employee benefit plans will be considered an advantage. Applicants must possess outstanding academic credentials, comparable experience at a law firm, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a preference for relevant bar admission.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Adrienne Levi at [e-mail].