Direct Counsel
Jr. Tax Attorney (Benefits and Compensation) - SF
Direct Counsel, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job Title:
Tax Associate - Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits (Junior-Level) Locations:
Century City | New York, NY | Orange County | San Diego | San Francisco | Silicon Valley | Washington, D.C. Practice Area:
Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits Experience Level:
Minimum 2 Years
Position Summary
Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a
junior-level associate
to join the
Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits
practice group within the
Tax Department . The role is ideal for attorneys with foundational experience in compensation and benefits matters who are looking to develop within a sophisticated and collaborative team. Key Responsibilities Advise on the
design, implementation, and administration
of executive compensation and employee benefit plans. Assist with
equity compensation , deferred compensation, employment agreements, severance arrangements, and incentive plans. Provide support in the
tax and ERISA
aspects of
M&A ,
private equity , and
capital markets
transactions. Draft and negotiate compensation-related documentation in transactional and advisory contexts. Stay current on developments in
IRS regulations ,
Code Sections 409A, 280G, and 162(m) , and relevant securities law and labor considerations. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction or eligible for admission. Minimum of
2 years of experience
in
executive compensation ,
employment benefits , or
related tax law . Familiarity with
ERISA ,
IRC compliance , and benefits issues in corporate transactions is strongly preferred. Excellent drafting, communication, and legal analysis skills. Strong attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a collaborative mindset.
Tax Associate - Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits (Junior-Level) Locations:
Century City | New York, NY | Orange County | San Diego | San Francisco | Silicon Valley | Washington, D.C. Practice Area:
Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits Experience Level:
Minimum 2 Years
Position Summary
Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a
junior-level associate
to join the
Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits
practice group within the
Tax Department . The role is ideal for attorneys with foundational experience in compensation and benefits matters who are looking to develop within a sophisticated and collaborative team. Key Responsibilities Advise on the
design, implementation, and administration
of executive compensation and employee benefit plans. Assist with
equity compensation , deferred compensation, employment agreements, severance arrangements, and incentive plans. Provide support in the
tax and ERISA
aspects of
M&A ,
private equity , and
capital markets
transactions. Draft and negotiate compensation-related documentation in transactional and advisory contexts. Stay current on developments in
IRS regulations ,
Code Sections 409A, 280G, and 162(m) , and relevant securities law and labor considerations. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction or eligible for admission. Minimum of
2 years of experience
in
executive compensation ,
employment benefits , or
related tax law . Familiarity with
ERISA ,
IRC compliance , and benefits issues in corporate transactions is strongly preferred. Excellent drafting, communication, and legal analysis skills. Strong attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a collaborative mindset.