Associate – Executive Compensation

McDonald Hopkins LLC is seeking a talented attorney with 3+ years of relevant experience to join our dynamic Executive Compensation & Governance Practice Group. This is an exceptional opportunity to work from any of our offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, or West Palm Beach.

We’re looking for a candidate with strong academic credentials, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for sophisticated executive compensation and governance work. The ideal attorney thrives in an entrepreneurial, collaborative environment, enjoys tackling complex issues, and is motivated to grow their practice alongside a highly respected team.

The ideal candidate will have experience and interest in a broad range of executive compensation and governance matters, or strong mergers and acquisitions experience with an interest in executive compensation. Preferred skills include:

• Strong presentation skills, including the ability to confidently communicate with senior executives and board members
• Designing and drafting short- and long-term incentive plans, including profits interest programs, stock option plans, restricted stock and unit plans, and phantom equity programs
• Drafting executive employment, severance, and change-in-control agreements
• Advising companies, compensation committees, and boards on SEC disclosures related to executive compensation and governance
• Handling executive compensation issues in corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, capital raises, public offerings, and joint ventures
• Collaborating effectively across disciplines, partnering with colleagues in labor and employment, corporate, tax, litigation, and employee benefits to provide integrated client service

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a high-performing team and forward-thinking firm that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, we invite you to apply.

McDonald Hopkins does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or headhunters.

McDonald Hopkins is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to any protected category.