Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate (3-6y)

WilmerHale; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WilmerHale is seeking an associate with 3-6 years of post-JD experience to join their Tax practice in Boston. The role requires a Juris Doctor, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to interact with clients and corporate teams. Responsibilities include advising on executive compensation, designing equity incentive plans, and providing tax-related compliance advice. The firm offers a competitive compensation package with a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction.
• Experience of three to six years post-JD.
• Collaborative work environment experience.

Responsabilités

• Advise on executive compensation and equity arrangements.
• Design and administer equity incentive plans.
• Client interaction and coordination with corporate and tax teams.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Client interaction

Formation

Juris Doctor

Description du poste

Overview

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology and business and we have a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do — a commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients across the globe. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting the best legal talent. Accordingly, the total compensation package—base salary, bonus and benefits—for all lawyers at the firm is highly competitive with that of other major law firms.

Our Tax practice is seeking an associate with three to six years of post‑JD experience to join our Washington, DC, Boston or New York office.

Qualified Candidates

• Executive compensation and equity incentive arrangements in connection with public and private M&A transactions, spin offs, and other corporate transactions
• Design, drafting, and administration of equity incentive plans, time- and performance-based vesting award agreements, and executive employment, severance, and change in control agreements
• Advising on Sections 83, 421‑424, 409A, 280G, 162(m), and related Code provisions
• Day to day, and transactional‑specific, advice on tax qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, welfare plans, and related compliance matters, as applicable
• Client interaction and coordination with corporate, tax, and securities teams

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor
• Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based.
• Successful candidates will have strong analytical and writing skills, and a willingness to positively contribute to an exceptionally collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.