Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services, a premier global law firm, seeks an Associate with at least 3 years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefits to join its New York practice. You will handle sophisticated compensation matters arising in domestic and cross-border transactions and advise market-leading clients accordingly.

In this role you will support high-profile M&A and capital markets deals, draft and negotiate compensation documents, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience.
• Experience advising on compensation and benefits in corporate transactions preferred.
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on executive compensation and employee benefits in corporate transactions.
• Support mergers and acquisitions and capital markets deals from an compensation perspective.
• Draft, review and negotiate compensation and benefits-related documentation.
• Counsel on design and implementation of equity incentive arrangements.
• Advise on employee benefits issues including tax considerations.
• Assist clients with multi-jurisdictional employment matters.
• Collaborate with tax, corporate, employment and governance teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide commercially focused advice aligned with clients' objectives and market conditions.

Skills

Executive compensation

Employee benefits

Legal drafting

Transactional work

Strong communication

Education

Law degree (JD)

Job description

Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits Associate

Location: New York, NY

A premier global law firm is seeking an Associate with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join its Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits practice in New York. This is an exceptional opportunity to advise market‑leading clients on sophisticated compensation, employee benefits and employment issues arising in complex domestic and cross‑border transactions.

The role offers exposure to high‑profile M&A transactions, capital markets deals and strategic employment matters for clients ranging from emerging growth companies to multinational corporations and private equity sponsors.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on executive compensation, employee benefits and employment matters arising in corporate transactions
• Support mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions and other strategic business initiatives from an executive compensation perspective
• Draft, review and negotiate compensation and benefits‑related documentation
• Counsel clients on the design and implementation of equity incentive arrangements and executive compensation programmes
• Advise on employee benefits issues, including tax and securities law considerations
• Assist clients with multi‑jurisdictional employment and employee benefits matters
• Collaborate with attorneys across tax, corporate, employment and governance teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Provide commercially focused advice tailored to clients’ business objectives and market conditions

Who You Are

• Associate with a minimum of 3 years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience
• Experience advising on compensation and benefits issues arising in corporate transactions preferred
• Strong interest in sophisticated transactional executive compensation work
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage complex matters within a collaborative, fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional client service
• Strong academic credentials

Compensation

Salary Range: $260,000 – $365,000 (DOE)

Discretionary bonuses may also be available depending on individual circumstances and position.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, parental leave, wellness initiatives through the firm’s wellbeing programme, emotional and behavioural health support, and a broad range of resources designed to support employees throughout their careers.

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