Executive Compensation

About the Company

Skadden is known for excellence, rigor, and a collaborative approach to complex matters. The firm invests heavily in professional development, providing lateral attorneys with structured mentorship, ongoing training, and meaningful integration support. The culture blends high performance with strong values around inclusion, mentorship, and community impact, including a robust pro bono program. Their hybrid work model supports both collaboration and flexibility.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Advise on executive compensation and employee benefits matters in connection with M&A, IPOs, SPACs, private equity transactions, and corporate governance
• Draft, review, and negotiate compensation arrangements, including employment, equity, incentive, severance, and change-in-control agreements
• Provide guidance on tax and securities law issues (Sections 409A, 162(m), 280G, ERISA, SEC disclosure rules)
• Conduct due diligence and support deal teams in structuring compensation components of transactions
• Counsel employers and boards on compensation strategy, compliance, and disclosure
• Collaborate closely with corporate, tax, and employment teams across the firm
• Stay current on evolving regulations impacting executive compensation

Job Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Senior Associate (Class of 2020–2016) or Counsel-level experience
• Significant experience in executive compensation & benefits in a major law firm
• Strong experience with comp/benefits matters in a transactional context
• Exceptional academic credentials
• Strong drafting, analytical, and advisory skills
• Ability to manage complex matters independently
• (Class 2020–2016)
• Experience advising on public company governance or disclosure – preferred
• Background with private equity portfolio company comp structures – preferred
• Exposure to cross-border compensation issues – preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $365, $455,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Military leave
• Paid jury duty
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• what is your visa type?

Location:

• New York, NY Required)

Work Location: In person