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Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate | Global Tier-1 Law Firm Elevate your expertise by joining a world-class Employee Benefits practice within a globally recognized legal powerhouse. We are seeking a sophisticated Midlevel Associate ( 3-5 years ) to handle high-stakes executive compensation and benefits matters, particularly within the context of elite M&A transactions. This is a premier opportunity to transition into a market-leading group known for its technical rigor, innovative solutions, and collaborative culture across major US business hubs. About the Role As an Executive Compensation Associate, you will serve as a strategic advisor on the most complex "people" aspects of large-scale corporate transactions. You will navigate the intersection of tax, securities, and labor law, designing sophisticated incentive structures and ensuring seamless benefits integration for a blue-chip global client base. This role offers the perfect balance of technical drafting and high-level transactional advisory. Key Responsibilities Transactional Advisory: Lead the employee benefits and executive compensation workstreams for high-value M&A, private equity, and restructuring transactions. Incentive Design: Design, draft, and implement complex equity compensation plans, nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements, and executive employment agreements. Compliance & Governance: Advise public and private clients on the operation of benefit plans, ensuring compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code (including Section 409A), and relevant securities laws. Strategic Drafting: Prepare sophisticated transaction documents, including retention agreements, change-in-control protections, and restrictive covenant agreements. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with M&A, Tax, and Securities teams to deliver holistic solutions for global corporate clients. Requirements Experience: 3-5 years of dedicated employee benefits and executive compensation experience within a reputable law firm. Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in advising on the benefits/comp aspects of M&A and drafting sophisticated executive agreements. Academic Credentials: Outstanding academic record from a top-tier law school. Communication: Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to C-suite clients. Bar Admission: Active member in good standing of the Bar in the jurisdiction for which you are applying. Why This Opportunity? Global Prestige: Work for a firm consistently ranked at the top of the legal directories for Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation. High-Profile Mandates: Gain exposure to "bet-the-company" transactions for Fortune 500 companies and leading private equity sponsors. Career Development: Benefit from world-class training and a clear, meritocratic path toward senior counsel or partnership. Geographic Flexibility: The firm offers the unique ability to be resident in multiple major US cities, including Philadelphia, New York, DC, Chicago, and San Francisco. Top-of-Market Compensation: A highly competitive salary structure ($225k-$435k) and a comprehensive, elite benefits package (including 401(k), medical, and generous parental leave). Location / Working Model Available Locations: Philadelphia, New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Silicon Valley, or San Francisco. Working Model: Modern hybrid environment designed for high-performance collaboration and professional flexibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr