Join a collaborative employee benefits and executive compensation practice advising on the arrangements that support companies, executives, and transactions. This San Francisco opportunity offers meaningful work across equity, retirement, welfare, and compensation matters, including in mergers and acquisitions.
The Work
- Research and analyze employee benefits and executive compensation issues to inform transaction preparation, client advice, and legal strategy.
- Draft and review equity plans and agreements, executive retention packages, benefit-plan documents, compensation arrangements, memoranda, contracts, and client correspondence.
- Advise on employee benefit plans and compensation arrangements in mergers and acquisitions, coordinating related analysis and documents through negotiation and closing.
- Work on retirement and welfare plan matters, assessing applicable legal requirements and helping clients address compliance considerations.
- Help manage matters from planning through resolution, with responsibilities scaled to experience and opportunities to support negotiations, closings, and other key activities.
- Participate in client calls and meetings, provide updates and advice, and collaborate with colleagues and business professionals on practical transaction strategies.
What You Bring
- Approximately 3–6 years of relevant experience in employee benefits and executive compensation law.
- A JD from an accredited law school; an LLM in Tax and/or an Employee Benefits Certificate is preferred.
- Admission to practice in California is required for the San Francisco office.
- A demonstrated interest in executive compensation and employee benefits, including equity plans, executive retention, retirement and welfare plans, or related arrangements.
- Experience analyzing and drafting legal documents, agreements, memoranda, and client communications with strong attention to detail.
- Strong legal research, analytical, writing, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with sound business judgment.
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, manage competing demands, and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
- At least two years of direct and applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is preferred.
Why Consider It
The team emphasizes a collaborative and supportive environment where associates can take part in meaningful work and develop their careers.
The scope spans executive compensation, benefit plans, and M&A arrangements, with responsibility calibrated to experience and opportunities for client interaction and transaction involvement.
The role is hybrid, with regular office presence and some work-from-home flexibility.
The firm-stated annual hiring range is $235,000–$435,000, depending on geographic market and qualifications, with medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
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.