Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate (3-6y)

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States, and Europe and Asia. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business and we have a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do — a commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients across the globe.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting the best legal talent. Accordingly, the total compensation package—base salary, bonus and benefits—for all lawyers at the firm is highly competitive with that of other major law firms.

Our Tax practice is seeking an associate with three to six years of post-JD experience to join our Washington, DC, Boston or New York office.

Qualified candidates will have experience in the following areas:

• Executive compensation and equity incentive arrangements in connection with public and private M&A transactions, spin offs, and other corporate transactions
• Design, drafting, and administration of equity incentive plans, time- and performance-based vesting award agreements, and executive employment, severance, and change in control agreements
• Advising on Sections 83, 421-424, 409A, 280G, 162(m), and related Code provisions
• Day to day, and transactional-specific, advice on tax qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, welfare plans, and related compliance matters, as applicable
• Client interaction and coordination with corporate, tax, and securities teams

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor
• Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based.
• Successful candidates will have strong analytical and writing skills, and a willingness to positively contribute to an exceptionally collaborative work environment.

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.