Executive Benefits & Employee Compensation Associate …, New York, NY

We are seeking a highly skilled Executive Benefits & Employee Compensation Associate at a mid-senior level for a prestigious position in New York, NY. This opportunity offers a competitive base salary ranging from $225,000 to $460,000, subject to eligibility for clerkship bonus and adjustments based on the prevailing 2026 New York market scale. The role also includes comprehensive elite-tier benefits.

Position Overview:

This full-time, direct-hire position requires a minimum of 1,850 annual billed hours. As a part of the 2026 Associate Class, you will employ your judicial insights to expertly advise on the intersection of tax law, securities regulation, and labor dynamics, delivering strategic counsel to a diverse global clientele.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on executive compensation within the framework of large-scale mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs.
• Draft and negotiate complex employment agreements, equity-based incentives, and severance arrangements.
• Analyze sections 409A, 280G, and 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code to optimize tax strategies for remuneration.
• Collaborate with litigation and transactional teams on ERISA fiduciary duties and employee benefit plan compliance.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft high-level memoranda on corporate governance and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a top-tier, ABA-accredited law school with outstanding academic achievements.
• Completion of, or current engagement in, a prestigious Federal or State Supreme Court clerkship concluding in 2026.
• Active Bar Membership in the State of New York, or eligibility for swift admission via reciprocity or examination.
• Proven superior writing and analytical skills, demonstrated during judicial clerkship.
• Commitment to a career in high-end transactional or specialized regulatory law.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience or interest in corporate tax, securities law, or employment litigation.
• Advanced coursework or an L.L.M. in Taxation or Corporate Law.
• Ability to manage complex projects with discretion and attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for articulating legal concepts to C-suite executives and boards.

Note: This job advertisement is on behalf of our client. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and must submit law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter. The compensation details may vary based on state or experience and will be thoroughly discussed during the interview phase. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment.