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Advise on Equity-Based Compensation, Tax, and Securities Matters

Santa Monica, California Full time 4-7 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking a mid-level or senior associate with 4–7 years of experience to join its ERISA and Executive Compensation practice in Santa Monica. The role involves advising public and private companies on tax and securities law issues relating to equity-based arrangements and other incentive compensation plans.

The Work

  • Advise public and private companies on tax and securities law considerations affecting equity-based compensation arrangements and other incentive compensation plans.
  • Work collaboratively with deal teams on transactions and manage assigned components independently, taking ownership of workstreams as appropriate.
  • Support the structuring and implementation of equity-based arrangements and incentive plans in connection with company transactions and other corporate matters.
  • Address ERISA and employee benefit plan issues as they arise in client matters, with the opportunity to apply prior experience in these areas.
  • Communicate with client teams on assigned matters and help coordinate the compensation-related work with broader transaction needs.

What You Bring

  • 4–7 years of relevant experience, with consideration for mid-level and senior associate candidates.
  • Experience advising public and private companies on executive compensation matters.
  • Specific experience with tax and securities law issues relating to equity-based arrangements and other incentive compensation plans.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a transaction team while independently managing components of transactions.
  • Strong analytical, drafting, and client-service capabilities relevant to compensation and transactional work.
  • Experience with ERISA and employee benefit plans is a plus.

Why Consider It

This opportunity combines a focused ERISA and Executive Compensation practice with exposure to both public and private company clients and the tax and securities issues that arise in equity-based and other incentive compensation arrangements.

Associates contribute as members of transaction teams while also managing components independently.

ERISA and employee benefit plan experience can further broaden the work.

Compensation & Benefits

The supplied base compensation figure is an estimate of $310,000–$420,000 based on the 2026 Cravath base scale and is not a firm-confirmed range.

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.