Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate

Central Business Solutions, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Business Solutions, Inc. in New York City seeks an Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate with 3–5 years of experience to counsel high-caliber clients on compensation, benefits, and tax matters during complex transactions.

You will handle sections of 409A, 162(m), and 280G, advise on ERISA fiduciary responsibilities, and help design incentive programs and disclosure strategies for both public and private entities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of dedicated practice in executive compensation and employee benefits.
• JD from a top-tier law school and active bar license in good standing.
• Strong knowledge of Internal Revenue Code and ERISA.
• Experience with golden parachute rules (280G) and deferred compensation (409A).

Responsibilities

• Transactional excellence: advise during complex corporate transactions, leading benefits/compensation work.
• Strategic compliance: ensure arrangements comply with evolving tax codes (409A, 280G, 162(m)).
• ERISA & tax governance: guidance on fiduciary responsibilities and tax implications of benefit plans.
• Executive disclosure: advise on disclosure requirements for public/private entities.
• Incentive design: draft and refine executive employment agreements and equity incentive programs.

Skills

Executive compensation

Employee benefits

Tax law

ERISA

Mergers & Acquisitions

Contract drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate

• New York City, New York

Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate

Join a premier, globally recognized legal team dedicated to navigating the intricate intersection of tax law, ERISA, and corporate strategy. We are seeking a high-caliber Associate (3–5 years of experience) to provide sophisticated counsel to our elite client base on their most critical compensation and benefits matters.

This is a pivotal role within our transactional practice, offering the opportunity to work on high-stakes mergers, acquisitions, and private equity deals while helping industry leaders design competitive and compliant incentive structures.

What You Will Accomplish:

Transactional Excellence:Serve as a key advisor during complex corporate transactions, managing the benefits and compensation aspects of multi-billion dollar deals.

Strategic Compliance:Navigate the complexities ofSection 409A,Section 162(m), andSection 280G, ensuring that executive arrangements are optimized and compliant with evolving tax codes.

ERISA & Tax Governance:Provide expert guidance on ERISA fiduciary responsibilities and the tax implications of employee benefit plans and equity-based compensation.

Executive Disclosure:Advise public and private entities on compensation disclosure requirements, helping them maintain transparency and regulatory alignment.

Incentive Design:Collaboratively draft and refine executive employment agreements, change-in-control protections, and sophisticated equity incentive programs.

Your Qualifications:

Experience:3–5 years of dedicated practice in executive compensation and employee benefits, preferably within a large-firm environment.

Technical Expertise:A deep understanding of the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA is essential.

Specialized Knowledge:Proven experience handling the nuances of golden parachute rules (280G) and deferred compensation (409A).

Academic & Professional Credentials:A JD from a top-tier law school and an active bar license in good standing.