Executive Compensation Senior Associate or Counsel

Job overview

The Executive Compensation Senior Associate or Counsel role offers hybrid work flexibility and is listed in Orange, CA, with a stated salary range of $270,000–$410,000 per year. The attorney joins a prestigious AmLaw firm's Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Practice; the posting lists multiple potential office locations. The attorney advises public and private company clients on executive compensation and employee benefits, including transaction-related matters, incentive plans, retirement plans, and disclosures. The role manages sophisticated client projects and supports the practice's client service and transactional work.

What you'll do

• Advise public and private company clients on executive compensation and employee benefits
• draft and review executive employment, severance, retention, and change-in-control agreements
• counsel on incentive compensation plans
• handle benefits aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and private equity transactions
• advise on retirement plans
• assist with public company compensation disclosures and governance
• work directly with clients and manage compensation and benefits projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive compensation

senior associate

counsel

employee benefits

mergers and acquisitions

private equity

hybrid work

orange county ca

$270k–$410k per year

direct counsel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• parental leave
• professional development, CLE, and mentorship opportunities.

Why this role

The posting seeks attorneys with 6+ years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience, particularly involving public company matters, M&A, and private equity deals.

About the employer

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