Latitude Legal
Senior Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate Attorney
Latitude Legal, Jacksonville, Georgia, United States, 31544
Senior Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate Attorney
Are you a senior associate attorney looking to elevate your career in the executive compensation and employee benefits space?
Latitude is seeking a highly skilled Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation attorney with experience in executive compensation, 409A compliance, and equity-based incentive plans to join a premier practice at a respected law firm. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience counseling clients on the design, drafting, and taxation of executive compensation arrangements, with a strong foundation in the applicable regulatory framework. This is an exciting opportunity for a sophisticated practitioner to work on high-level matters involving executive employment and severance agreements, equity and non-equity compensation structures, and, if possible, public company disclosure obligations and transactional support. The attorney will work closely with business leaders and legal professionals to provide strategic guidance on compensation planning, compliance, and corporate governance matters. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Associate:
Advise on compliance with
Section 409A , including corrections Draft and negotiate
executive employment and severance agreements Design and draft executive compensation arrangements, including: Equity compensation (stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units) Non-equity compensation arrangements Equivalent compensation structures for LLCs Advise on and draft
profits interest arrangements , including tax considerations Preferred Experience (Secondary Focus):
SEC proxy disclosure
and other public company reporting of executive compensation arrangements Supporting
M&A transactions
with respect to employee benefits and executive compensation issues Position Requirements:
Minimum of
6 years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience Deep knowledge of
executive compensation, ERISA, and tax compliance Experience working with both private and public companies Licensed to practice law and in good standing
in Georgia J.D. from an
ABA-accredited law school Exceptional
written, analytical, and communication skills Proven ability to manage complex matters independently and collaboratively Position Details:
Type of Role:
Senior Associate Attorney Schedule:
Full-time Location:
Flexible (Atlanta or Jacksonville, Florida) Compensation:
Pay : Competitive pay, based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location. Benefits : In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies. About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals. Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more. Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments
Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Permanent Positions
Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Equal Opportunity Employer
Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Are you a senior associate attorney looking to elevate your career in the executive compensation and employee benefits space?
Latitude is seeking a highly skilled Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation attorney with experience in executive compensation, 409A compliance, and equity-based incentive plans to join a premier practice at a respected law firm. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience counseling clients on the design, drafting, and taxation of executive compensation arrangements, with a strong foundation in the applicable regulatory framework. This is an exciting opportunity for a sophisticated practitioner to work on high-level matters involving executive employment and severance agreements, equity and non-equity compensation structures, and, if possible, public company disclosure obligations and transactional support. The attorney will work closely with business leaders and legal professionals to provide strategic guidance on compensation planning, compliance, and corporate governance matters. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Associate:
Advise on compliance with
Section 409A , including corrections Draft and negotiate
executive employment and severance agreements Design and draft executive compensation arrangements, including: Equity compensation (stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units) Non-equity compensation arrangements Equivalent compensation structures for LLCs Advise on and draft
profits interest arrangements , including tax considerations Preferred Experience (Secondary Focus):
SEC proxy disclosure
and other public company reporting of executive compensation arrangements Supporting
M&A transactions
with respect to employee benefits and executive compensation issues Position Requirements:
Minimum of
6 years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience Deep knowledge of
executive compensation, ERISA, and tax compliance Experience working with both private and public companies Licensed to practice law and in good standing
in Georgia J.D. from an
ABA-accredited law school Exceptional
written, analytical, and communication skills Proven ability to manage complex matters independently and collaboratively Position Details:
Type of Role:
Senior Associate Attorney Schedule:
Full-time Location:
Flexible (Atlanta or Jacksonville, Florida) Compensation:
Pay : Competitive pay, based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location. Benefits : In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies. About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals. Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more. Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments
Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Permanent Positions
Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Equal Opportunity Employer
Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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