Global Equity & Compensation Associate — Cross-Border Incentives

Baker McKenzie; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker McKenzie’s Compensation Practice in New York advises on the full spectrum of share-based and other incentive programs, executive compensation, employee benefits, pensions, and global mobility. The role emphasizes drafting legal documents and providing regulatory, tax, and securities guidance across domestic and international offerings for clients and service providers.

Ideal candidates will stay current on U.S. and non-U.S.

Qualifications

• Draft legal documents such as correspondence, memoranda, and legal opinions.
• Advising on regulatory, tax, and cross-border issues related to global compensation arrangements.
• Maintaining current knowledge of U.S. and international securities, tax, currency control, and employment laws affecting compensation.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with design, implementation, and maintenance of global incentive and compensation programs, focusing on share-based plans.
• Provide holistic counsel on executive and director compensation, employee benefits, pensions, and global mobility.
• Draft and review client communications and internal memos in complex corporate transactions such as M&A and IPOs.

Job description

Baker McKenzie’s Compensation Practice in New York advises on the full spectrum of share-based and other incentive programs, executive compensation, employee benefits, pensions, and global mobility. The role emphasizes drafting legal documents and providing regulatory, tax, and securities guidance across domestic and international offerings for clients and service providers.

Ideal candidates will stay current on U.S. and non-U.S.