Our client is seeking an attorney with at least two years of experience to help multinational and emerging-growth companies design, implement, and administer employee incentive programs across jurisdictions worldwide. The practice combines compensation work with international tax, securities, employment, regulatory, and transactional issues.
The Work
- Advise U.S. and multinational companies on the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of global equity compensation and employee stock purchase plans.
- Draft, review, and negotiate equity incentive plans, stock option and restricted stock unit agreements, performance award documents, employee stock purchase plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and executive employment agreements.
- Analyze international legal, tax, employment, exchange control, securities, and regulatory requirements affecting equity awards and incentive compensation in multiple jurisdictions.
- Coordinate with local counsel worldwide to implement and maintain international compensation programs, while managing matters involving multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, IPOs, and other corporate transactions involving employee stock plans and equity awards.
- Work with attorneys in Corporate, Tax, Employment, Privacy, and Benefits to address cross-border compensation questions and evolving labor, data privacy, tax, and securities requirements.
- Provide practical, business-focused advice to clients ranging from emerging-growth companies expanding internationally to public companies managing complex global programs.
What You Bring
- At least two years of experience in executive compensation, employee benefits, global equity, tax, employment, or related corporate transactional matters at a law firm or Big Four accounting firm.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in California; an LL.M. is preferred.
- Experience advising on executive compensation, employee stock plans, equity awards, or cross-border employment matters.
- Knowledge of international tax, securities, employment, labor, regulatory, or data privacy issues affecting compensation programs.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, including experience with compensation plans, award agreements, or related employment documentation.
- Strong analytical, writing, communication, organizational, and project management skills, with careful attention to detail and sound business judgment.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and client relationships, collaborate with colleagues and local counsel, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Prior exposure to cross-border transactions, international employment issues, or global equity compensation programs is strongly preferred.
Why Consider It
Work on sophisticated international compensation matters for clients ranging from emerging-growth companies to Fortune 500 public companies, with opportunities to collaborate across Corporate, Tax, Employment, Privacy, and Benefits.
The practice offers meaningful work and room to grow in a specialized, multidisciplinary area.
The position involves regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work from home.
Compensation & Benefits
The firm-stated salary range is $235,000–$310,000 per year, with medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k).
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.