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Executive Compensation Associate — Employment & Labor — Philadelphia

An Am Law 20 firm

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Top-tier US law firm is seeking an Executive Compensation Associate to join its Employment & Labor group in Philadelphia. The role focuses on executive compensation and employee benefits work supporting mergers & acquisitions and other corporate transactions.

The team advises on design, tax and regulatory aspects of compensation programs, equity and deferred compensation arrangements, and change-in-control and severance matters. The position offers transactional exposure, collaboration with corporate teams, and opportunities to work on complex, cross-practice matters.

  • 2–6 years of post-qualification experience in executive compensation and employee benefits work
  • Experience advising on compensation and benefits issues in M&A and other corporate transactions
  • Drafting and negotiating compensation agreements, equity plans, and related disclosure and compliance documents
  • Strong academic credentials, excellent drafting and communication skills, and comfort working in fast-paced transactional matters

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