Compensation & Benefits Associate

Axelon Services Corporation

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974), Employee Benefits, Fiduciary, Incentive Programs, Legal, Mergers and Acquisitions, Regulations, Tax Regulations, Team Player
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
6 days ago


Pay: $218,000.00 - $300,000.00 Annual Base

Summary:


  • Join a premier, globally recognized legal team dedicated to navigating the intricate intersection of tax law, ERISA, and corporate strategy.
  • Opportunity to work on high-stakes mergers, acquisitions, and private equity deals.


Responsibilities:

  • Transactional Excellence: Serve as a key advisor during complex corporate transactions, managing the benefits and compensation aspects of multi-billion dollar deals.
  • Strategic Compliance: Navigate the complexities of Section 409A, Section 162(m), and Section 280G, ensuring that executive arrangements are optimized and compliant with evolving tax codes.
  • ERISA & Tax Governance: Provide expert guidance on ERISA fiduciary responsibilities and the tax implications of employee benefit plans and equity-based compensation.
  • Executive Disclosure: Advise public and private entities on compensation disclosure requirements, helping them maintain transparency and regulatory alignment.
  • Incentive Design: Collaboratively draft and refine executive employment agreements, change-in-control protections, and sophisticated equity incentive programs.


Requirements:

  • Experience: 3–5 years of dedicated practice in executive compensation and employee benefits, preferably within a large-firm environment.
  • Technical Expertise: A deep understanding of the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA is essential.
  • Specialized Knowledge: Proven experience handling the nuances of golden parachute rules (280G) and deferred compensation (409A).
  • Academic & Professional Credentials: A JD from a top-tier law school and an active bar license in good standing.


Preferred Skills:

  • Top AMLAW 50 preferred
  • Excellent credentials, GPA above 4.0
  • ERISA & TAX experience
  • Academics from a top-tier law school


Benefits:

  • Work alongside industry-leading partners in a collaborative, high-performance culture.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and intellectual rigor.

About the Company

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Axelon Services Corporation