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Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Washington, DC

Posted: 02/19/2026 Practice Area: Corporate Job Number: 4374440116 Pay Rate: $310,000 - $390,000

Job Description

Executive Compensation + Benefits Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Our client is a global Am Law 100 firm seeking a mid-level Executive Compensation + Benefits Associate for their Washington, D.C., New York, or Boston offices. This is an opportunity to work on fast-paced, high-impact matters for a diverse and exciting roster of clients with significant responsibility, mentorship, and career development from day one.

The estimated salary range for this position is $310,000 - $390,000 (annually) and may vary depending on experience and other factors.

Qualifications

  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Must be licensed to practice law in applicable state
  • 4-6 years of law firm experience in advising public and private companies on sophisticated executive compensation arrangements, particularly in connection with transactions
  • Significant deal and private company experience required
  • Experience in public company and private equity work
  • Experience in deal work and ordinary-course advisory work
  • Experience in executive compensation including equity plans/awards and executive agreements
  • Experience on employee benefits is helpful, but this role is primarily executive compensation matters
  • Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills
  • Experience managing components of transactions independently
  • Excellent academic credentials

 

Meet Your Recruiter

Misty Kokkos

Global Legal Recruiter
mkokkos@lawseek.com

With fifteen years of combined experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources, Misty Kokkos has successfully navigated diverse industries ranging from start-ups to Big 4, financial services, logistics and supply chain, and more.

Misty’s recruiting experience spans globally from the United States to Europe, the United Kingdom, India and beyond. She focuses on practice areas including healthcare and regulatory compliance, as well as Labor and Employment.

Misty enjoys world travel, learning new languages and exploring the arts. Based in Athens, Greece, Misty splits her time between Europe and Texas, U.S.A.

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