Executive Compensation & Benefits Senior-Level Associate/Counsel
Morgan Pinnacle GroupExecutive Compensation & Benefits Senior-Level Associate/Counsel
Full-Time | New York, NY Hybrid
Compensation: $390,000 - $455,000
In addition, associates are eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.
About This Role
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a senior-level attorney (class years 2016-2020 or Counsel equivalent) with deep experience in executive compensation and benefits from a major law firm.
You should be comfortable leading the executive compensation workstream in complex corporate transactions and have a track record of advising boards, companies, and executives on high-stakes compensation matters.
Experience with public company disclosure, compensation committee counseling, or cross-border equity arrangements is a plus.
What You'll Do
Support M&A, private equity, spin-offs, IPOs, and restructuring matters on executive compensation and benefits issues.
Take ownership of diligence reviews, identifying liabilities and deal risks related to benefit plans and executive arrangements.
Work closely with corporate, tax, and governance teams to draft and negotiate transaction agreement provisions related to employee benefits and executive compensation.
- Advise on equity award treatment in transactions, including:
Cash-out
Assumption
Conversion
Acceleration
Retention packages
- Lead the structuring and documentation of:
Executive employment agreements
Severance arrangements
Equity incentive plans
- Analyze and solve complex tax issues related to:
Section 409A
Section 280G
Section 162(m)
Qualifications
4-8 years of experience
Experience as a practicing attorney in a major law firm's Executive Compensation & Benefits group
Work Arrangement
Hybrid position. Attorneys are expected to be in the office Monday through Thursday, with eligibility to work remotely for specified periods during the year.
Location
New York, NY
Additional Information
Full-time position
Visa sponsorship not available