Top-tier national law firm seeks a lateral partner to join its Washington, D.C. employment and executive compensation practice. The role focuses on advising clients on executive compensation, employee benefits, and workplace-related matters across both counseling and transactional work.

The successful candidate will advise corporate clients and executives on compensation design, incentive arrangements, severance and change-in-control matters, and compliance with ERISA, tax, and securities-related aspects of compensation. Opportunity includes leading engagements, mentoring junior lawyers, and contributing to business development.

Partner-level experience in executive compensation, employee benefits, and employment law.
Proven track record of originating and managing client matters; a portable practice or demonstrated client-development ability preferred.
Strong counseling and drafting skills on compensation arrangements, incentive plans, severance and related agreements, and regulatory compliance (ERISA, tax, securities).
Admission to the D.C. bar or ability to become admitted; excellent communication and leadership skills.

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