Job Description

Senior Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Are you a senior associate attorney looking to elevate your career in the executive compensation and employee benefits space? Latitude is seeking a highly skilled Employee Benefits and Executive Compensationattorney with experience in executive compensation, 409A compliance, and equity-based incentive plans to join a premier practice at a respected law firm. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience counseling clients on the design, drafting, and taxation of executive compensation arrangements, with a strong foundation in the applicable regulatory framework.

This is an exciting opportunity for a sophisticated practitioner to work on high-level matters involving executive employment and severance agreements, equity and non-equity compensation structures, and, if possible, public company disclosure obligations and transactional support. The attorney will work closely with business leaders and legal professionals to provide strategic guidance on compensation planning, compliance, and corporate governance matters.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Associate:

Advise on compliance with Section 409A , including corrections

Draft and negotiate executive employment and severance agreements

Design and draft executive compensation arrangements, including:

Equity compensation (stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units)

Non-equity compensation arrangements

Equivalent compensation structures for LLCs

Advise on and draft profits interest arrangements , including tax considerations

Preferred Experience (Secondary Focus):

SEC proxy disclosure and other public company reporting of executive compensation arrangements

Supporting M&A transactions with respect to employee benefits and executive compensation issues

Position Requirements:

Minimum of 6 years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience

Deep knowledge of executive compensation, ERISA, and tax compliance

Experience working with both private and public companies

Licensed to practice law and in good standing in Georgia

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Exceptional written, analytical, and communication skills

Proven ability to manage complex matters independently and collaboratively

Type of Role: Senior Associate Attorney

Schedule: Full-time

Location: Flexible (Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, New York, NY, Tampa, FL, Washington, D.C.or Jacksonville, Florida)

Job Details Location

Atlanta, Georgia

Office Option

Hybrid

Profession

Attorney

Employment Type

Permanent

Practice Area

Employee Benefits

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Are you a senior associate attorney looking to elevate your career in the executive compensation and employee benefits space? Latitude is seeking a highly skilled Employee Benefits and Executive Compensationattorney with experience in executive compensation, 409A compliance, and equity-based incentive plans to join a premier practice at a respected law firm. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience counseling clients on the design, drafting, and taxation of executive compensation arrangements, with a strong foundation in the applicable regulatory framework.

This is an exciting opportunity for a sophisticated practitioner to work on high-level matters involving executive employment and severance agreements, equity and non-equity compensation structures, and, if possible, public company disclosure obligations and transactional support. The attorney will work closely with business leaders and legal professionals to provide strategic guidance on compensation planning, compliance, and corporate governance matters.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Associate:

• Advise on compliance with Section 409A , including corrections

• Draft and negotiate executive employment and severance agreements

• Design and draft executive compensation arrangements, including:

  • Equity compensation (stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units)

  • Non-equity compensation arrangements

  • Equivalent compensation structures for LLCs

• Advise on and draft profits interest arrangements , including tax considerations

Preferred Experience (Secondary Focus):

• SEC proxy disclosure and other public company reporting of executive compensation arrangements

• Supporting M&A transactions with respect to employee benefits and executive compensation issues

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience

• Deep knowledge of executive compensation, ERISA, and tax compliance

• Experience working with both private and public companies

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in Georgia

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

• Exceptional written, analytical, and communication skills

• Proven ability to manage complex matters independently and collaboratively

Position Details:

• Type of Role: Senior Associate Attorney

• Schedule: Full-time

• Location: Flexible (Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, New York, NY, Tampa, FL, Washington, D.C.or Jacksonville, Florida)

Compensation:
Pay: Competitive pay, based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.

Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies.

Confidentiality
Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude has been recognized by Chambers as a leading global flexible legal staffing company and the #1 Legal Recruiter by The National Law Journal .

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments
Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys . Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our clients corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

Permanent Positions
Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

FAQ:

Q: What other legal jobs do you have?
A: If youre interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at

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A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to share additional information about your qualifications or interest specific to each role. If you do not meet all of the qualifications for a position but think you would still be highly effective in the role, it can be helpful to include a brief explanation in your application.

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A: The fastest way is to submit the very short form on our website contact page . A member of our client services team will be back in touch with you very fast to learn more about your need so we can provide you with on point candidates to consider.

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