Executive Compensation Attorney (6 months full-time)

JURISolutions Legal (JSL); Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal services firm is seeking an Executive Compensation Attorney for a full-time temporary position. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience focusing on executive compensation matters, including equity plan administration and compliance. Responsibilities encompass advising on securities, tax, and payroll-related issues, as well as assisting with disclosures for proxy statements. The engagement is onsite in Pennsylvania or Washington, D.C., for a duration of 6 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in executive compensation law.
• Experience with compliance in securities and stock exchange requirements.
• Knowledge of tax implications on executive compensation programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equity plan administration and grant materials.
• Advise on compliance with securities, tax, and payroll matters.
• Review disclosures for the annual proxy statement and SEC filings.

Skills

Executive compensation matters

Equity plan administration

Tax compliance

Payroll matters related to executive compensation

Education

Licensed to practice law

Job description

JURISolutions is seeking an Executive Compensation Attorney for a full-time, temporary opportunity with our financial services client.

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience with a focus on executive compensation matters. Responsibilities will include assisting with equity plan administration, such as advising on grant materials, compliance with securities, tax, and stock exchange requirements; and advising on tax and payroll matters related to executive compensation programs. Candidates will also help review applicable disclosures for the annual proxy statement and periodic SEC filings and assist with additional executive compensation work.

The term of the engagement will be 6 months and will be onsite either in Pennsylvania or Washington, D.C. Candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing.

JURISolutions Legal (JSL) is one of the largest Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certified legal services and recruitment firms. We are committed to the elimination of discrimination in all areas of business and to building a highly qualified and inclusive workforce. We welcome all qualified people regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or invisible disability, veteran status, military status, familial status, gender identity, socioeconomic status, geographic location, and other dimensions of diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Compensation is based on a number of factors, including market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.