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    Executive Compensation Attorney

    Upstate New York PensionsFull time $120,000 to $170,000 base salary
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    Connect technical compensation advice with the commercial decisions behind transactions and executive appointments.

    The role

    Advise businesses on executive employment and severance terms, equity incentives and deferred compensation. You will support corporate transactions on the treatment of awards and change of control arrangements, and assist with public company compensation disclosure. The role also involves working with compensation committees and helping clients understand the tax rules affecting their plans.

    What you will need

    At least one year of relevant executive compensation, employee benefits or focused tax practice. Strong drafting and careful technical analysis matter. Familiarity with federal compensation tax provisions is useful. New York admission, or willingness and eligibility to obtain it, is required. You should be comfortable producing precise advice in a collaborative team.

    What is on offer

    • A hybrid position in upstate New York.
    • Base salary is $120,000 to $170,000, with practical client responsibility as your experience develops.
    • Connect Legal Partners is a Paraform recruiter.
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