Senior Compensation & Benefits Attorney - Hybrid (Chicago)
Aligned Talent Acquisition
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Job summary
Aligned Talent Acquisition is leading a search for a Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney in Chicago. The attorney will advise public and private companies on executive compensation, employee benefits, M&A, securities, and IPO-related matters in a sophisticated practice.
The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience, strong writing and analytical abilities, and a J.D.
Qualifications
- 3–6 years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience
- Experience with equity compensation and executive compensation arrangements
- Experience with employment, retention, and severance agreements
- Familiarity with proxy disclosures and public company compensation matters
- Experience supporting mergers & acquisitions transactions and IPOs
- Strong knowledge of IRC Sections 280G and 409A
- Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Strong academic credentials
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on executive compensation and employee benefits matters
- Support M&A, IPOs, and public company compensation issues
- Draft and negotiate compensation and benefits agreements
- Address proxy disclosures and related public company matters
- Provide clear, precise legal writing and analysis
Skills
Education
Job description
Aligned Talent Acquisition is leading a search for a Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney in Chicago. The attorney will advise public and private companies on executive compensation, employee benefits, M&A, securities, and IPO-related matters in a sophisticated practice.
The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience, strong writing and analytical abilities, and a J.D.
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