Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney role is onsite, with openings in Sacramento, California, and other listed U.S. cities. The expected salary range is $310,000–$365,000 per year; additional compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus. Direct Counsel is recruiting for a leading global law firm advising public companies, emerging businesses, and investors. The attorney advises on executive compensation and employee benefits in transactions and ongoing business matters. The role supports clients through deal-related analysis, plan design, employment agreements, securities disclosures, and day-to-day counseling, particularly for growth-stage technology and life sciences companies.

What you'll do

• Evaluate and resolve executive compensation and employee benefits issues in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and other corporate deals
• draft and advise on equity and cash incentive plans
• draft and negotiate executive employment agreements
• prepare SEC-required compensation and benefits disclosures
• provide ongoing advice and counseling
• work with growth-stage technology and life sciences companies and investors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

executive compensation

employee benefits

sacramento ca

direct counsel

mergers and acquisitions

private equity

equity compensation

sec disclosures

technology and life sciences

$310k–$365k

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• mental wellbeing programs
• family and pet care benefits
• disability coverage
• parental leave
• HSA contributions
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• flexible paid time off
• paid holidays
• mentorship and training.

Why this role

Requires 4–5 years of relevant experience at a peer law firm and admission to the state bar where located; qualified retirement plan, ESOP, and health and welfare plan experience is a plus, not required.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.