Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits

Paid time off including sick and vacation leave

Parental leave

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary performance-based bonuses

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York is seeking an Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate (Class of 2020–2024) to join their team. The role involves advising clients on compensation structures, drafting plans, and providing ongoing governance guidance. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background and skills in transactional and advisory work. The position offers a competitive salary range of $235,000 to $390,000 and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience or demonstrated interest in executive compensation, incentive compensation, or ERISA matters.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to manage both transactional and advisory workstreams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on executive compensation arrangements.
• Structure and draft equity and incentive compensation plans.
• Support compensation and benefits aspects of corporate transactions.
• Provide ongoing advisory guidance on compensation governance and compliance.
• Assist with ERISA-related matters as part of a broader benefits practice.

Skills

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Transactional management

Education

Law school class years 2020–2024

Job description

Overview

Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate – Location: New York, NY. A leading law firm is seeking an Associate (Class of 2020–2024) to join its Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits team in New York. This practice focuses primarily on executive compensation and equity incentive matters, with additional exposure to ERISA-related advisory work. The role offers a blend of transactional support and ongoing advisory work, providing exposure to sophisticated compensation structures and high-level corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on executive compensation arrangements
• Structure and draft equity and incentive compensation plans
• Support compensation and benefits aspects of corporate transactions
• Provide ongoing advisory guidance on compensation governance and compliance
• Assist with ERISA-related matters as part of a broader benefits practice

Who You Are

• Law school class years 2020–2024
• Experience or demonstrated interest in executive compensation, incentive compensation or ERISA matters
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to manage both transactional and advisory workstreams effectively
• Admitted to practice in New York or eligible for admission

Compensation

Salary Range: $235,000 – $390,000 (DOE)

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits, paid time off including sick and vacation leave, parental leave, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and discretionary performance-based bonuses

Interested? Contact Max at [e-mail] to learn more or express interest.

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