Associate – Executive Compensation & Benefits
The Opportunity
This position provides the opportunity to advise a sophisticated and diverse client base—including public and private companies, emerging growth companies, executives, boards of directors, and compensation committees—on complex executive compensation and benefits matters. Associates in the practice work closely with colleagues across offices and disciplines, including corporate deal teams, and are entrusted with meaningful responsibility early in their careers. Associates benefit from mentorship, hands‑on experience, and the opportunity to develop deep expertise in compensation structuring and strategic advisory.
Qualifications
- J.D. or foreign equivalent; LL.M. will be considered in lieu of a J.D.
- Prior or current experience at an Am Law 100 firm
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong analytical, research, and legal writing skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Thorough understanding of professional ethics and conduct standards
- Admission to, and good standing with, the bar in the jurisdiction(s) where the associate will practice
About Pillsbury’s Executive Compensation & Benefits Practice
Pillsbury is home to one of the largest and most accomplished stand‑alone executive compensation and benefits practices in the country. Recognized nationally and internationally, our team advises leading private, public, not‑for‑profit, and governmental clients on their most significant and complex executive compensation and benefits matters, including high‑profile transactions and executive arrangements.
Pay
California pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on skillset and experience, is $260,000.