Executive Compensation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental well-being programs

Family, elder & pet care

Disability & parental leave

HSA/FSA contributions

401K program

Flexible PTO & holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Portland, OR seeks a mid-level Executive Compensation Associate with 4–5 years of experience in executive compensation and benefits, including M&A. Strong academic credentials and excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential.

You will draft equity and cash incentive plans, advise on executive employment agreements, and prepare SEC disclosures. Oregon Bar admission is required; growth-stage tech and life sciences clients are involved.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in executive compensation and benefits at a peer law firm.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while managing individual responsibilities.
• Admission to the State Bar of the office location is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and resolve executive pay and benefits issues during mergers and acquisitions and other corporate deals.
• Draft and advise on equity and cash incentive plans and executive employment agreements.
• Prepare SEC-required compensation and benefits disclosures for securities filings.

Skills

Executive compensation

Legal research

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Executive Compensation Associate in Portland, OR. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 5 years of experience in executive and equity compensation, particularly in strategic and private equity M&A transactions. Experience with growth-stage technology and life sciences companies is preferred. Familiarity with qualified retirement plans, ESOPs, and health and welfare plans is advantageous but not required.

Duties

• Evaluate and resolve executive pay and benefits issues during mergers and acquisitions and other corporate deals.
• Draft and advise on equity and cash incentive plans and executive employment agreements.
• Prepare SEC-required compensation and benefits disclosures for securities filings.

Requirements

• 4-5 years of experience in executive compensation and benefits at a peer law firm.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while managing individual responsibilities.
• Admission to the State Bar of the office location is required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar.

Skills

• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Strong logical reasoning and research abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.