Associate

Compensation & Benefits Associate — Private Equity

  • LocationMultiple US offices
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience5+ PQE
  • Compensation$365k
  • PracticeTax, Corporate, Employment & Labor

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A Compensation & Benefits practice group is seeking an Associate with 5+ years of experience to join its team. The role focuses on advising clients on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, with particular emphasis on representing private equity sponsors in acquisitions and divestitures.

The position involves significant day-to-day work with portfolio companies, including grants of profits interests and other LLC incentive awards, management holdco vehicles, rollover equity, and employment and severance arrangements. Candidates will also advise on mergers and acquisitions involving other privately held companies.

Technical experience with IRC Sections 280G and 409A is required. Qualified candidates will have excellent academic credentials and superior writing, oral communication, and analytical skills. This is an equal opportunity employer.

The expected annual base pay range is $365,000+, with the final amount dependent on geographic location, experience, and skillset. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, long-term care coverage, backup care, parental support, vacation, sick time, paid holidays, parental leave, and fertility benefits.

  • 5+ years of experience advising on executive compensation and employee benefits matters
  • Emphasis on representing private equity sponsors in acquisitions and divestitures
  • Experience with portfolio company matters, including profits interests, LLC incentive awards, management holdco vehicles, rollover equity, and employment and severance arrangements
  • Experience with M&A involving privately held companies
  • Experience with IRC Sections 280G and 409A
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Superior writing, oral communication, and analytical skills

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