Executive Compensation & Benefits Senior Level Associates/Counsel

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 390,000 - 455,000; Full time

Job summary

Skadden, in New York, seeks a Senior Associate or Counsel for its Executive Compensation & Benefits group. The role requires substantial experience in executive compensation within a major law firm and a strong transactional background. The position offers a hybrid work model and opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Candidates should have a high level of academic achievement and a proven ability to handle complex compensation matters in transactional contexts.

Qualifications

• Experience in Executive Compensation & Benefits at a major law firm.
• Significant transactional context experience preferred.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services in executive compensation and benefits matters.
• Advise on transactional aspects of compensation arrangements.
• Collaborate with NY office team on client matters.

Skills

Executive Compensation

Transactional Background

Job description

New York - Executive Compensation & Benefits Senior Level Associates/Counsel

New York, New York

Lateral Associate

The Executive Compensation & Benefits group in the New York office is looking to hire attorneys at the Senior Associate (class of 2020-2016) or Counsel levels. Candidates should have appropriate years of experience practicing Executive Compensation & Benefits in a major law firm, with a significant portion of that experience being in a transactional context. High level of academic achievement preferred. The starting base salary for this New York position is expected to be between $390,000 to $455,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law. This position may be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in an enhanced mentor program, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions.

These efforts, along with ourprofessional development and other Skadden benefits ,including a hybrid work model*, offer a dynamic environment where all can shape their own career trajectories while contributing to groundbreaking legal work. We also have an extensive pro bono program that allows attorneys to devote, and receive credit for, time for myriad causes that spark their interests and matches those interests with the legal needs in the community.

*Our current hybrid work model consists of working Monday through Thursday in the office. Attorneys also receive the opportunity to work remotely for specified periods throughout the year.

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application process should contact Alex Taylor at [phone].