K&L Gates

Executive Compensation Mid-Level Associate

K&L Gates$260K — $390K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-6 years of relevant experience in tax law, particularly in executive compensation and benefits
  • Expertise in drafting equity and non-equity incentive compensation arrangements
  • Experience preparing SEC securities filings related to compensation and benefits
  • Ability to analyze complex executive compensation issues during corporate transactions
  • Superior academic credentials with strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Draft and analyze various compensation arrangements including equity and non-equity incentives
  • Prepare compensation and benefits-related sections of SEC filings
  • Identify and resolve compensation issues in mergers and acquisitions
  • Provide guidance on executive compensation in private equity investments
  • Work collaboratively within a team while managing independent responsibilities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • 401(k) retirement plan with firm matching
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
Office Los Angeles
Practice Area Tax
Date Posted Dec 09, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 09, 2026

O'Melveny is looking for a midlevel associate (3rd to 6th year) with experience in (1) drafting and analyzing equity and non-equity incentive compensation arrangements, deferred compensation arrangements, employment agreements, and severance and change in control arrangements, (2) preparing the compensation and benefits-related portions of securities filings required by the SEC, and (3) identifying and solving executive compensation and benefits related issues that arise in the context of mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and other corporate transactions.

Superior academic credentials, coupled with strong written, interpersonal and communication skills, are required. Candidates should be able to work in a team, but also handle significant individual responsibilities.

The salary range in Los Angeles for this role is $260,000 - $390,000 and represents the firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location.

Note to Search Firms : O'Melveny & Myers LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms unless the agency and O'Melveny have previously entered into a written search firm agreement that is in effect at the time of the submission. Resumes are only accepted through the search firm portal. If you have a current agreement in place with O'Melveny and you need assistance accessing the portal, please contact [email protected] .

About K&L Gates

K&L Gates is a global law firm with offices located in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, South America, and the United States. The firm was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. K&L Gates provides legal services to clients in a wide range of industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, technology, and transportation. The firm's legal services include corporate and transactional law, litigation and dispute resolution, intellectual property, and regulatory and policy advice. K&L Gates has over 2,000 lawyers and other professionals working in offices around the world.
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