Senior Associate or Counsel

Job Description
Senior Associate / Counsel (Executive Compensation)
Location: Orange County, CA
A nationally recognized, Am Law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Counsel to join its Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits practice in Orange County. This is a confidential search for a highly motivated attorney looking to work on sophisticated matters for public and private company clients in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
About the Role:
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with partners and clients on a wide range of executive compensation and benefits matters, including:

• Public company executive compensation and related disclosures
• Employee benefits aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and private equity transactions
• Design and implementation of tax-qualified and nonqualified retirement plans
• Executive employment agreements and severance arrangements
• Equity and non-equity incentive compensation plans

Attorneys in this group are given meaningful client exposure and are expected to take ownership of matters while working both independently and as part of a broader team.
Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 6+ years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefits
• Strong background working with public companies
• Experience advising on M&A and private equity transactions (benefits-related aspects)
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and handle complex matters
• Strong academic credentials

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Work with a nationally respected practice group
• Exposure to high-level, sophisticated transactions and advisory work
• Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and support
• Competitive compensation and long-term growth potential

Compensation:
Base salary range: $270,000 - $410,000 , depending on experience, expertise, and market factors.
Interested in learning more?
This search is being conducted confidentially. For more information or to explore this opportunity, please reach out directly:


All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.