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

  • Midlevel associate (3rd to 6th year) in executive compensation
  • Experience in drafting and analyzing both equity and non-equity incentive compensation arrangements
  • Knowledge of deferred compensation, employment agreements, severance, and control change arrangements
  • Skilled in preparing SEC compensation and benefits-related filings
  • Ability to tackle executive compensation issues during M&A and corporate transactions
  • Strong written, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Team-oriented, but capable of handling individual responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Draft and analyze various compensation arrangements including equity and incentive plans
  • Prepare SEC filings related to compensation and benefits
  • Identify and address executive compensation issues in corporate transactions
  • Collaborate with clients on employment agreements and severance arrangements
  • Advise on compensation strategies during mergers and acquisitions

Benefits

  • Join a reputable law firm with a focus on high-stakes executive compensation
  • Work in a collaborative and supportive environment
  • Opportunity to develop specialized expertise in executive compensation and corporate transactions
  • Gain exposure to high-profile clients and significant corporate matters
Full Job Description
O'Melveny is seeking an Executive Compensation Associate for our Century City office.

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 Century City 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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