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Compensation & Benefits Atty: Private Equity 5+ yr

Cooley LLP · San Diego, CA · 2 wk ago
Legal$365k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Compensation and Benefits practice group is seeking an Associate with 5+ years of experience advising on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. The ideal candidate will specialize in representing private equity sponsors in acquisitions and divestitures, as well as handling day-to-day portfolio company matters, including:

  • Grants of profits interests and other LLC incentive awards
  • Management holdco vehicles
  • Rollover equity
  • Employment and severance arrangements

Experience with mergers and acquisitions involving other privately held companies and expertise in IRC Sections 280G and 409A is also required.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefits matters
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Superior writing, oral communication, and analytical skills

Pay

The expected annual pay range for this position is $365,000+, with the final offer amount dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

Benefits

We offer a full range of elective benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
  • Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Life insurance and AD&D
  • Long-term care coverage
  • Backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits

Benefited employees also receive:

  • Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability
  • Short-term medical benefits
  • Four weeks of accrued vacation time per year
  • Two weeks of accrued sick time per year
  • 10 paid holidays each year
  • Generous parental leave and fertility benefits

New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about available benefits and resources.

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