Mid-Level/Senior ERISA & Executive Compensation Associate

Goodwin Procter LLP; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Procter LLP seeks a mid-level to senior associate in its ERISA and Executive Compensation practice in California. 4–7 years’ experience required, with demonstrated ability to manage components of transactions independently and to collaborate in teams.

Candidates should have experience representing public and private companies on tax and securities issues related to equity-based compensation plans; ERISA and employee benefit plans experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Mid-level or senior associate with 4–7 years’ experience.
• Experience representing public and private companies on tax and securities issues related to equity-based compensation plans.
• ERISA and employee benefit plans experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Candidates must have general experience both working in teams and in managing some components of transactions independently.
• Experience representing public and private companies with respect to tax and securities law issues in connection with equity-based arrangements and other types of incentive compensation plans.
• Additional experience with ERISA and employee benefit plans is a plus.

Skills

Transaction management

Tax and securities law

Equity-based compensation

ERISA familiarity

Job description

Overview

• Required experience includes managing components of transactions independently.
• Required experience representing public and private companies on tax and securities law issues connected to equity-based arrangements and other incentive compensation plans.
• Experience with ERISA and employee benefit plans is a plus.

Posting details

We are seeking a highly qualified mid-level or senior associate (4-7 years’ experience) to join the ERISA and Executive Compensation practice. Candidates must have general experience both working in teams and in managing some components of transactions independently, along with specific experience representing public and private companies with respect to tax and securities law issues in connection with equity-based arrangements and other types of incentive compensation plans. Additional experience with ERISA and employee benefit plans is a plus.