Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate

A leading AmLaw firm is seeking a 2-4 year associate to join its nationally recognized Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits practice in Austin. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a collaborative, high-performing team on sophisticated matters while building a highly marketable specialty.

What You'll Do

• Advise clients on a range of executive compensation and employee benefits matters
• Support work involving equity plans, executive employment arrangements, and compensatory partnership interests
• Assist on ESOP transactions and related structuring
• Work across a variety of corporate and transactional matters involving compensation and benefits considerations
• Collaborate with partners and clients on complex, high-value engagements

What We're Looking For

• 2-4 years of legal experience in transaction work (experience in executive compensation, employee benefits, or related areas preferred)
• Exposure to equity compensation, ESOPs, or executive arrangements is a plus, but not required
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills
• Interest in developing deep expertise in executive compensation and employee benefits
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Why This Role

• Opportunity to join a top-tier, nationally recognized practice
• Broad exposure across executive compensation and benefits work
• Strong mentorship and career development in a growing specialty area
• Collegial, team-oriented culture

Location

• Austin, TX
• Relocation assistance available

Bar Requirements

• Texas bar preferred (or ability to obtain within one year)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.