Executive Compensation Senior Associate or Counsel
About the role
The ideal candidate will have at least six years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including public company executive compensation disclosures, employee benefits aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, tax-qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, executive employment and severance arrangements, and equity and non-equity incentive plans.
Responsibilities
- Significant client contact and responsibility for handling matters
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to providing the highest quality client service
Requirements
Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The position is open in our Charleston, Charlotte, Miami, Nashville, New York, Orange County, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, San Francisco, and Seattle offices.
Qualifications
We require strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service. Candidates will be expected to have significant client contact and responsibility for handling matters.
Skills
The ideal candidate will have at least six years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including public company executive compensation disclosures, employee benefits aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, tax-qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, executive employment and severance arrangements, and equity and non-equity incentive plans.
Benefits
K&L Gates offers our Associates a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time Associates include:
- Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
- Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Health Advocacy Services
- Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
- Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
- Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
- Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
- Paid Time Off (Generally, paid time off is undefined with 3-4 weeks usually acceptable)
- Addiction Resources
- Parental Leave (24 weeks of which 12 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
- Paid Holidays (12)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bar Expense Reimbursement
- 529 Deductions
- Relocation
- Accident Insurance
- Balanced Hours Program
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Bereavement Leave
- Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
- Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Program
- Wellness Program
- All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law
Pay
Base Compensation $270,000 - $410,000 / year
The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
Schedule
Not specified