Job Description
- Advise clients on executive compensation and benefits-related legal matters.
- Draft and review compensation and benefits documentation, including equity plans and employment agreements.
- Support clients in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including tax and securities regulations.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver legal solutions tailored to client needs.
- Provide guidance on the design and implementation of compensation structures and benefit plans.
- Assist in due diligence and integration processes for mergers and acquisitions.
- Conduct research and analysis to stay updated on legal developments impacting executive compensation and benefits.
- Deliver presentations and training sessions to clients on relevant legal issues.
A successful candidate should have:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction or eligible for prompt admission
- 2-6 years of experience advising on executive compensation and employee benefits matters in M&A transactions
- Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
- Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Experience using legal AI tools is advantageous
This international legal practice advises clients on complex business, regulatory and transactional matters across a range of industries. Its lawyers work collaboratively across practice areas to deliver practical solutions for clients, combining technical legal excellence with a strong focus on client service, innovation and professional development.
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $235,000 to $390,000, based on JD year and other relevant factors.
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated transactional matters
- Exposure to executive compensation issues across a broad range of corporate deals
- Collaborative, cross-practice working environment
- Direct client interaction and advisory responsibilities
- Ongoing exposure to developing legal and market trends in executive compensation and benefits
- Competitive compensation package in line with market disclosures
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Francisco, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $235,000–$390,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1976 |
| Website | http://www.michaelpage.com/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.
In the US, we focus on the areas of:
- Advisory
- Banking and Financial Services
- Finance and Accounting
- Engineering and Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Legal
- Marketing
- Page Personnel Office Support
- Oil and Gas
- Procurement and Supply Chain
- Real Estate and Construction
- Sales
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