Executive Compensation Associate (Junior)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior associate to join their Executive Compensation group in New York. The candidate will work on M&A transactions, equity compensation, and drafting compensation-related documents, focusing on public company compensation disclosure and related tax and securities law issues.

Duties

• Assist with M&A transactions and equity compensation matters.
• Draft offer letters and employment agreements.
• Handle public company compensation disclosure.
• Address related tax and securities law issues.

Requirements

• JD from 2023-2024.
• Previous experience in a large law firm.
• Admitted to practice in California or New York.

Education

• Superior academic credentials from a top law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in California or New York.

Skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

This newly emerged, high-tech New York law firm is growing fast. It specializes in the financing, M&A, intellectual property, executive compensation, labor and tax needs of emerging growth companies, venture capital firms and investment banks. Interestingly, this firm does not handle litigation and instead works with litigation firms for that area of practice.

Associates are hardworking and operate in a fast-paced environment in which client expectations are very high. The high morale and positive attitude in which this firm conducts itself has contributed to its recent growth and success. SKILLS - ERISA/Executive Compensation Transactions & Compliance