Our client is seeking an associate with at least two years of experience for its Palo Alto team, advising public and private companies on employee incentive programs that reach across jurisdictions. The work combines compensation, tax, securities, employment, regulatory, and data privacy issues in a collaborative, multidisciplinary practice.
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 awards, employee stock purchase plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and executive employment agreements.
- Analyze international tax, employment, labor, exchange control, securities, regulatory, and data privacy requirements affecting compensation and employee equity awards.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, IPOs, and other corporate transactions by addressing employee stock plans and equity awards in the transaction context.
- Research compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions and coordinate with local counsel to implement and maintain international programs.
- Work with attorneys in Corporate, Tax, Employment, Privacy, and Benefits to develop practical, business-focused solutions for clients.
What You Bring
- At least two years of experience in executive compensation, employee benefits, global equity, tax, employment, or related corporate transactional matters; law firm or Big Four experience is preferred.
- A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in California are required; an LL.M. is preferred.
- Experience with executive compensation, employee stock plans, equity awards, or incentive arrangements.
- Ability to analyze cross-border employment, labor, tax, securities, regulatory, and data privacy issues affecting compensation programs.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, including the ability to prepare and review agreements and plan documents.
- Excellent analytical, writing, communication, organizational, and project management skills, with attention to detail and sound business judgment.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and stakeholder relationships, collaborate effectively, and work independently.
- 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 expanding abroad to Fortune 500 public companies.
The practice collaborates across Corporate, Tax, Employment, Privacy, and Benefits, offering a specialized yet multidisciplinary scope.
The Palo Alto position calls for regular in-office presence with some flexibility to work from home.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual hiring range is $235,000–$310,000, depending on location and qualifications; benefits include 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.