4 May 2026
Compensation
$260,000 – $390,000
Key requirements
Juris Doctor Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based Experience in executive compensation and equity incentive arrangements in connection with public and private M&A transactions, spin offs, and other corporate transactions Experience in design, drafting, and administration of equity incentive plans, time- and performance-based vesting award agreements, and executive employment, severance, and change in control agreements
TrendsThe role
WilmerHale is seeking an Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate with 3-6 years of PQE to join their Employment practice group in Boston. This role focuses on advising clients on executive compensation matters, including equity incentive plans and related agreements.
What you'll do
- Advise on executive compensation and equity incentive arrangements in connection with public and private M&A transactions, spin offs, and other corporate transactions
- Design, draft, and administer equity incentive plans, time- and performance-based vesting award agreements, and executive employment, severance, and change in control agreements
- Advise on Sections 83, 421-424, 409A, 280G, 162(m), and related Code provisions
- Provide day to day, and transactional-specific, advice on tax qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, welfare plans, and related compliance matters
- Engage in client interaction and coordination with corporate, tax, and securities teams
What we're looking for
Juris Doctor
Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based
Experience in executive compensation and equity incentive arrangements in connection with public and private M&A transactions, spin offs, and other corporate transactions
Experience in design, drafting, and administration of equity incentive plans, time- and performance-based vesting award agreements, and executive employment, severance, and change in control agreements
Experience advising on Sections 83, 421-424, 409A, 280G, 162(m), and related Code provisions
Experience with day to day, and transactional-specific, advice on tax qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, welfare plans, and related compliance matters
Experience with client interaction and coordination with corporate, tax, and securities teams
Strong analytical and writing skills
Willingness to positively contribute to an exceptionally collaborative work environment
Benefits
Hybrid working — 3 days in office
Total compensation package — base salary, bonus and benefits — is highly competitive with that of other major law firms
Hiring contacts
NM
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Executive Compensation & Benefits Associate (3-6y)
WilmerHale · Boston · $260,000 – $390,000
Boston · $260,000 – $390,000