Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate Attorney (Transactional & Advisory)

Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits AssociateDirect Counsel is seeking an Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate to join a premier Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits practice in Dallas. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney interested in sophisticated executive compensation, equity incentive, and employee benefits matters supporting both transactional and advisory work.The ideal candidate will have experience advising on compensation and benefits issues arising in corporate transactions, as well as ongoing counseling regarding executive compensation, equity awards, and ERISA-related matters.ResponsibilitiesAdvise clients on executive compensation and employee benefits mattersCounsel public and private companies on: Executive compensation arrangementsEquity incentive plansEmployee benefit programsDeferred compensation mattersSupport mergers, acquisitions, private equity transactions, and other corporate transactions involving compensation and benefits issuesDraft, review, and negotiate compensation and benefits-related agreements and documentationAdvise on equity awards, incentive compensation programs, and executive employment arrangementsAssist clients with ERISA compliance and employee benefits issuesConduct legal research and prepare analyses regarding compensation and benefits mattersCollaborate with attorneys across corporate, private equity, tax, and employment practicesQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law schoolLaw school class years 2020–2024Experience in executive compensation, employee benefits, ERISA, or related transactional practice areasStrong interest in: Executive compensationEquity incentive compensationEmployee benefits and ERISA mattersExcellent analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skillsStrong oral and written communication abilitiesAbility to manage multiple sophisticated matters simultaneouslyStrong academic credentialsCompensation & BenefitsSalary range: $235,000 – $390,000Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other operational considerationsDiscretionary performance-based bonus opportunitiesComprehensive healthcare benefitsRetirement benefitsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Paid vacation and sick timeParental leaveBasic life insuranceWhy This OpportunityJoin a sophisticated Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits practiceWork on a blend of transactional and advisory mattersAdvise on executive compensation, equity incentives, and ERISA-related issuesCollaborate with leading corporate, private equity, and tax attorneysGain meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure on complex mattersDirect Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.