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Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Salary

$310,000-$390,000 per year

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Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced associate attorney to join our Executive Compensation team in New York or Houston.

Our team advises clients through four integrated sub-groups – Tax, Employment, Incentives and Pensions – delivering coordinated, cross-border support on transactional, advisory and contentious matters.

The ideal applicant will possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school, high academic achievement, and experience in Executive Compensation, including designing, structuring, and implementing equity-based compensation alternatives and expertise in employment, retention and separation agreements.

Responsibilities include:

  • Advising public and private companies on remuneration, incentives and employment tax globally
  • Providing pragmatic, solution-focused advice on complex, multi-jurisdictional and high-risk issues
  • Working closely with corporate, finance, restructuring and disputes teams across jurisdictions

We offer a comprehensive benefits and compensation package, with a salary range of $310,000-$390,000.

Clifford Chance is an equal opportunity employer and provides consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Skills

Required

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
  • Executive Compensation experience
  • employment law
  • tax law

Nice to have

  • M&A experience
  • public and private company experience

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CliffordChance/744000154540598-executive-compensation-associate-attorney

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