Executive Compensation Attorney - Law Firm

dauntlessdiscovery; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive bonus structure

Work-life balance

Job summary

Dauntless Discovery in New York seeks an attorney with 1–7 years of experience for its Executive Compensation Practice. The ideal candidate will have experience with equity compensation plans, executive employment agreements, and related tax issues.

Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication, a strong academic background, and a proactive client-service mindset. Base salaries range from $120,000 to $170,000, with a progressive bonus structure and strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 1–7 years of attorney experience in executive compensation.
• Experience with equity plans for private/public companies.
• Experience with executive employment agreements and related tax issues.
• Strong written and oral communication; client service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on executive compensation issues in corporate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate equity compensation plans and employment agreements.
• Address proxy disclosure rules and IRC sections 83, 280G, 409A, 457(f)/(A).
• Collaborate with teams on client matters and deliver high-quality service.

Skills

Executive compensation

Equity compensation

M&A compensation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Our client, a well-known regional law firm with a national presence is seeking an attorney with one to seven years of experience for the firm’s executive compensation practice. The qualified candidate will preferably have experience with the following aspects of an executive compensation practice: equity compensation plans for private and public companies, executive employment agreements, executive compensation issues in mergers and acquisitions, proxy compensation disclosure rules, and the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (Sections 83, 280G, 409A, 457(f) and 457A). The firm will consider candidates with tax, employee benefits or executive compensation experience. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong academic background. Enthusiasm for client service and initiative are essential.

This is a client focused firm with a highly regarded Executive Compensation Practice and an excellent reputation including numerous Chambers rankings

As of this posting, the estimated annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 – $170,000. Actual base salary will be based upon criteria such as experience, qualifications and skill level.

• The firm offers a work/life balance and a progressive bonus structure.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dauntless Discovery is committed to equal employment opportunity. It is our policy to refer individuals based on merit and qualifications without any regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other illegal consideration.