Direct Counsel is looking for Jr. Tax Attorney (Benefits and Compensation) - SF in San Francisco, CA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3673749857 is live since 2026-05-12 08:32:26.
Job Title: Tax Associate - Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits (Junior-Level)
Locations: Century City | New York, NY | Orange County | San Diego | San Francisco | Silicon Valley | Washington, D.C.
Practice Area: Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits
Experience Level: Minimum 2 Years
Position SummaryDirect Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a
junior-level associate to join the
Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits practice group within the
Tax Department. The role is ideal for attorneys with foundational experience in compensation and benefits matters who are looking to develop within a sophisticated and collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities- Advise on the design, implementation, and administration of executive compensation and employee benefit plans.
- Assist with equity compensation, deferred compensation, employment agreements, severance arrangements, and incentive plans.
- Provide support in the tax and ERISA aspects of M&A, private equity, and capital markets transactions.
- Draft and negotiate compensation-related documentation in transactional and advisory contexts.
- Stay current on developments in IRS regulations, Code Sections 409A, 280G, and 162(m), and relevant securities law and labor considerations.
Qualifications- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction or eligible for admission.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in executive compensation, employment benefits, or related tax law.
- Familiarity with ERISA, IRC compliance, and benefits issues in corporate transactions is strongly preferred.
- Excellent drafting, communication, and legal analysis skills.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a collaborative mindset.
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