Senior Attorney, Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits & Corporate Governance

Sr. Executive Compensation & Corporate Governance

A dynamic and forward-thinking legal practice seeks a highly skilled Senior Counsel specializing in Executive Compensation and Corporate Governance. This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished attorney with a minimum of six years of significant experience to contribute to a sophisticated corporate practice. The position offers flexibility and can be based in our offices in Charlotte, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, or Seattle.

The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in executive and equity compensation matters, including commission and bonus structures for executive leadership, benefit application towards the firm as a whole, analysis of upcoming mergers & acquisitions to ensure alignment, has perhaps assisted in such a matter for Initial Public Offerings (IPO) on a domestic and global scale and when needed, negotiating severance packages, partnership agreements and their terminations and many other matters to do with fiduciary responsibilities and tax obligations for CEO's and their C-Suite teams. A thorough understanding of public company reporting obligations, relevant regulations, and prevailing market practices is essential.

This role involves close collaboration with seasoned legal professionals who are committed to providing the necessary resources for a tenured associate attorney to build out their own book of business and growth with the company. This role will eventually be entrusted with increasing levels of responsibility and direct client interaction. We value individuals who are proactive, capable of independent work, and thrive in a collaborative team environment. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, outstanding communication abilities, and a dedication to delivering superior client service.

For such a sophisticated client-base, the firm prefers to bring on associates with high academic credentials or other impressive extracurriculars which demonstrate the desire for excellence and continued success.

Compensation: $270,000 to $400,000 (base), which will be determined and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and unique skill sets.

About the Firm:

They are a globally integrated legal practice with a strong presence across five continents. Recent and significant growth in the Carolinas reflects their commitment to innovation, collaboration, and strategic alignment. They are at their best when tackling clients' most challenging issues across diverse industries and differing cultural regions.

Benefits:

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and future of the modern workforce and it's distinguished colleagues. This includes a range of options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement planning through a 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, and various other resources and programs focused on health, wellness, and professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Our practice is committed to equal employment opportunity and fosters a diverse and inclusive environment where all employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also prohibit harassment based on these protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process.