About the Position:
Our client, one of the largest and most recognized global law firms, is seeking an executive compensation lawyer to join its Chicago office as an associate. This highly-regarded practice partners with publicly traded and privately held clients and advises them in transactional and litigation matters related to compensation and other incentive programs around the world.

Highlights:
· Recognized by Thomson Reuters as one of the world’s strongest law firm brands for over a decade
· Ranked as a top law firm in Chicago
· Robust development and training programs for associates

Responsibilities:
· Advise clients on legal, regulatory, and tax matters associated with compensation arrangements in cross-border M&As, spin-offs, divestitures, IPOs, and redomiciles
· Design, implement and maintain global incentive and compensation arrangements
· Draft correspondence, memoranda, legal opinions, and other client-related documents

Required Qualifications:
· 1-6 years of global incentive and compensation arrangements experience, particularly share-based plans, including cross-border M&A, spin-offs, divestitures, IPOs, and redomestications
· Top academic credentials
· Large law firm experience preferred
· Candidates with U.S. domestic executive compensation and other incentive arrangements experience will also be considered, as will candidates with strong global tax or employment law backgrounds

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $225,000 – $390,000.