Executive Compensation Associate at Sterlington, PLLC

<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Remote<br><strong>Contract: </strong>Full-time<br><strong>Practice Group: </strong>Executive Compensation<br><strong>Compensation:&nbsp;</strong>TBC based on experience and location</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><strong>Our Firm:</strong></span></p> <p><span data-teams="true">Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters.<br><br>Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for founders, senior executives, and UHNWIs as well as their related businesses.</span></p> <p>Learn more at: <a id="menurr1" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.sterlingtonlaw.com/" target="_blank">www.sterlingtonlaw.com/</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">The Opportunity</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}">&nbsp;<br><br><span class="TextRun SCXO264048329 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXO264048329 BCX8">You will work directly with two market-leading Executive Compensation partners, formerly of&nbsp;</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXO264048329 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXO264048329 BCX8">Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen &amp; Katz</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXO264048329 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXO264048329 BCX8">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXO264048329 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXO264048329 BCX8">Simpson Thacher &amp; Bartlett</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXO264048329 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXO264048329 BCX8">, on sophisticated, transaction-driven compensation work typically seen at the top of the market; within a lean, agile platform that offers significantly more autonomy and flexibility than traditional </span><span class="SpellingError SCXO264048329 BCX8">BigLaw</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXO264048329 BCX8">&nbsp;structures.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXO264048329 BCX8">&nbsp;</span><br><br><span class="TextRun SCXO219626262 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXO219626262 BCX8">You will play a key role in advising on executive compensation and employee benefits issues that are central to complex corporate transactions and sensitive executive matters. This is a high-visibility role with direct partner interaction and meaningful client exposure.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXO219626262 BCX8">&nbsp;</span></span></span></p> <p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Advising on executive compensation and employee benefits issues in connection with&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">M&amp;A, private equity transactions, IPOs, joint ventures, and restructurings</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Counseling founders, CEOs, senior executives, and boards on:</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Executive employment and retention agreements</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Equity incentive and carried interest structures</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Deferred compensation and incentive arrangements</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Change-in-control and termination protections</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Performance-based compensation design</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Providing strategic guidance on&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">tax and ERISA considerations</span><span data-contrast="none">, including equity compensation and nonqualified deferred compensation programs</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Supporting compensation aspects of complex and often confidential corporate events</span>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Why This Role Is Different</span></strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Direct access to senior partners with elite big-firm pedigrees</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">High-end, transaction-driven work without traditional&nbsp;BigLaw&nbsp;layers</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Greater responsibility and client exposure earlier</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Remote flexibility with a sophisticated national client base</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Opportunity to build a true specialty practice in executive compensation</span>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong><strong>:</strong></p> <ul> <li data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">4–8 years</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;of executive compensation and employee benefits experience</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="16" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Experience at an&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Am Law 50</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;or comparably sophisticated practice preferred</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Strong experience in transaction-related compensation matters</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="18" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Excellent technical skills in tax and ERISA aspects of executive compensation</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-level advisory environment</span>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits:</strong><br>Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, as well as our 401(k)-retirement program.</p> <p>Sterlington uses E-Verify to confirm employees’ work authorization.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-teams="true"><em>At Sterlington, we believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.</em></span></p>