A leading AmLaw firm is seeking a 2-4 year associate to join its nationally recognized Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits practice in Austin. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a collaborative, high-performing team on sophisticated matters while building a highly marketable specialty.

What You'll Do

• Advise clients on a range of executive compensation and employee benefits matters
• Support work involving equity plans, executive employment arrangements, and compensatory partnership interests
• Assist on ESOP transactions and related structuring
• Work across a variety of corporate and transactional matters involving compensation and benefits considerations
• Collaborate with partners and clients on complex, high-value engagements

What We're Looking For

• 2-4 years of legal experience in transaction work (experience in executive compensation, employee benefits, or related areas preferred)
• Exposure to equity compensation, ESOPs, or executive arrangements is a plus, but not required
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills
• Interest in developing deep expertise in executive compensation and employee benefits
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Why This Role

• Opportunity to join a top-tier, nationally recognized practice
• Broad exposure across executive compensation and benefits work
• Strong mentorship and career development in a growing specialty area
• Collegial, team-oriented culture

Location

• Austin, TX
• Relocation assistance available

Bar Requirements

• Texas bar preferred (or ability to obtain within one year)