Associate

Compensation & Benefits Associate — Private Equity, San Francisco

An Am Law 100 firm

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We are seeking an Associate to join a Compensation & Benefits group focused on private equity matters. The role centers on advising sponsors and portfolio companies on executive compensation and employee benefits in the context of acquisitions, divestitures and ongoing portfolio-company needs.

Typical work includes drafting and negotiating equity and LLC incentive arrangements (including profits interests and rollover equity), management holdco arrangements, employment and severance agreements, and counselling on IRC Sections 280G and 409A. The team supports transactional and day-to-day employee-benefits matters for privately held businesses.

The hiring firm offers comprehensive benefits and supportive parental leave policies, and seeks candidates with strong writing, communication and analytical skills.

  • 5+ years of post-qualification experience advising on executive compensation and employee benefits
  • Significant experience representing private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on acquisitions, divestitures and equity incentive arrangements
  • Proficiency with LLC incentive awards (profits interests), management holdco/rollover arrangements, and employment/severance documents
  • Technical knowledge of IRC Sections 280G and 409A
  • Excellent drafting, oral communication and analytical skills; strong academic credentials

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