Boston | Hybrid

Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$260,000 – $390,000+

A premier AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Associate Attorney to join its Boston office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising public and private companies, private equity sponsors, boards of directors, and executive leadership on sophisticated executive compensation, employee benefits, and transactional matters.

Ideal Background

• 3–6 years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience gained at a national or international law firm

• Experience advising clients on equity compensation, including stock options, restricted stock, RSUs, performance awards, and other incentive compensation arrangements

• Experience drafting and negotiating employment agreements, executive employment agreements, severance agreements, retention agreements, change-in-control agreements, and other executive compensation arrangements

• Experience advising clients regarding proxy disclosures, executive compensation disclosure requirements, and public company governance matters

• Strong knowledge of Internal Revenue Code Sections 280G and 409A and related tax considerations affecting executive compensation arrangements

• Experience counseling clients on executive compensation and employee benefits issues arising in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and initial public offerings (IPOs)

• Strong drafting, analytical, communication, and client counseling skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated compensation and benefits matters while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school

• Massachusetts bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Elite Compensation & Benefits practice

✅ Sophisticated executive compensation and transactional benefits work

✅ Opportunity to advise leading public companies, private equity sponsors, and emerging growth companies

✅ Significant client interaction and early responsibility

✅ Strong mentorship, business development opportunities, and long-term career growth

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment with market-leading compensation and benefits

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

[email protected]
(216) 710-5174