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Executive Compensation + Benefits Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Washington, DC

Posted: 02/21/2026 Practice Area: Labor & Employment Job Number: 4376198827 Pay Rate: $310,000 – $390,000

Job Description

Executive Compensation + Benefits Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Our client is a top Am Law 100 firm seeking a highly qualified mid-level associate to join their Executive Compensation + Benefits practice. This role is available in their Boston, MA, New York, NY, or Washington, DC offices. The position offers an exciting opportunity to advise public and private companies on sophisticated executive compensation arrangements across a wide range of industries and transaction types.

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 a member of the state bar for the office applying to or eligible for admission by waiver
  • 4–6 years of law firm experience advising public and private companies on executive compensation matters, particularly in connection with transactions
  • Significant deal and private company experience, including public company and private equity work in both deal and ordinary-course advisory contexts
  • Experience with equity plans/awards and executive agreements; employee benefits experience is a plus
  • Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage components of transactions independently

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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